Lower Road over Blackberry River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .75 MI W of Furnace Hill · Structure no. 05207
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Road over Blackberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Road over Blackberry River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lower Road over Blackberry River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Lower Road over Blackberry River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Road over Blackberry River carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Road over Blackberry River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Road over Blackberry River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.