US Bridges

Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .5MI NW of Sentry Hill RD · Structure no. 05889

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJudds Bridge Road
CrossesLenevig Brook
Location.5MI NW of Sentry Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58209, -73.33162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Judds Bridge Road over Lenevig Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.