Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 West of Bristol T.L. · Structure no. 05899
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 523
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl carry?
About 523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Marsh Road over Bristol Reservoir Spl?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.