Smith Place over Mill Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Int Smith Place & RTE 128 · Structure no. 05187
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Place over Mill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Smith Place over Mill Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Smith Place over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Smith Place over Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Place over Mill Brook carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith Place over Mill Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Place over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.