Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI E of Nonnewaug RD · Structure no. 05172
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maddox Road #1 over East Spring 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 3 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maddox Road #1 over East Spring 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 Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Maddox Road #1 over East Spring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.