US Bridges

Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .55 Miles N. of Route 341 · Structure no. 05519

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia Brook RD
CrossesMacedonia Brook
Location.55 Miles N. of Route 341
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.74754, -73.49452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Brook RD over Macedonia Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.