Route 254 over Northfield Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 600N of Int.Of 254 & 807 · Structure no. 05414
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2017 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 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 254 over Northfield Brook carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 254 over Northfield Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Route 254 over Northfield Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.