Route 254 over Northfield Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 05 North of Main Street · Structure no. 05409
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 254 over Northfield Brook is a steel culvert carrying Route 254 over Northfield Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 254 over Northfield Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 254 over Northfield 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 254 over Northfield Brook carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 254 over Northfield Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Route 254 over Northfield Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.