US Bridges

King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 600 Ft E. Sharon Vally RD · Structure no. 05388

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,829
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKing Hill Road
CrossesIndian Pond Creek
Location600 Ft E. Sharon Vally RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88364, -73.49119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2023)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns King Hill Road over Indian Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.