Valley Road over Birdseye Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · South of Essex Hill Road · Structure no. 05626
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 189
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Birdseye Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley Road over Birdseye Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Birdseye Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Birdseye 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Birdseye Brook carry?
About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Birdseye Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Birdseye Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.