Pie Hill Road over Bantam River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Route 63 · Structure no. 05153
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pie Hill Road over Bantam River is a steel culvert carrying Pie Hill Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pie Hill Road over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pie Hill Road over Bantam River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Pie Hill Road over Bantam River carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pie Hill Road over Bantam River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Pie Hill Road over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.