US Bridges

Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 E of Canaan Valley R · Structure no. 05205

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTobey Hill Road
CrossesWhiting River
Location200 E of Canaan Valley R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03973, -73.25657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobey Hill Road over Whiting 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tobey Hill Road over Whiting River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.