Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 North of Rt 254 · Structure no. 05703
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Knife Shop Road over Northfield Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.