Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 165 Ft W. of Route 43 · Structure no. 05189
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River 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 Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Hill Road over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.