Route 61 over Nonnewaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 05761
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 61 over Nonnewaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 61 over Nonnewaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 61 over Nonnewaug River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 61 over Nonnewaug River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 61 over Nonnewaug River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 61 over Nonnewaug River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 61 over Nonnewaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.