Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 Mile West of Route 67 · Structure no. 05779
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 199 over Battle Swamp Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 199 over Battle Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Route 199 over Battle Swamp Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.