Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.24 MI N of Goshen T.L. · Structure no. 05671
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 272 over Hall Meadow 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.