Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · East of RTE 63 Int · Structure no. 05193
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River 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 4 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cobble Road over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.