US Bridges

Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 202 · Structure no. 05930

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Hollow Road
CrossesNorth Nepaug River
Location1 Mile North of Route 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.84171, -73.01602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic802 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Hollow Road over North Nepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.