River Road over Mill Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · JCT RTE 128 & River RD #1 · Structure no. 05627
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Mill 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Mill 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 River Road over Mill Brook carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Mill Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.