Canal Street over Pequabuck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of Route 72 · Structure no. 05490
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Pequabuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Street over Pequabuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Canal Street over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Street over Pequabuck 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Pequabuck River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.