US Bridges

Mill Street over Great Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 500 West of Grove Street · Structure no. 05314

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Great Brook is a concrete frame carrying Mill Street over Great Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesGreat Brook
Location500 West of Grove Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.57292, -73.40918
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic788 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Great Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Great 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Great Brook carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Great Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Great Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.