River Road over Canoe Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft S of Route 47 · Structure no. 05468
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Canoe Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road over Canoe Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 River Road over Canoe Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is River Road over Canoe Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Canoe Brook carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Canoe Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Canoe Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.