US Bridges

Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 300 E of Nonnewaug RD · Structure no. 05170

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook is a steel culvert carrying Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesNonnewaug Brook
Location300 E of Nonnewaug RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.61288, -73.17121
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic141 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Falls Road over Nonnewaug Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.