Westside Road over Blackberry River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft West of Route 44 · Structure no. 05400
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Road over Blackberry River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westside Road over Blackberry River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Road over Blackberry River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Westside Road over Blackberry 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Westside Road over Blackberry River carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Westside Road over Blackberry River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Westside Road over Blackberry River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.