US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile East of RTE 183 · Structure no. 05951

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesCenter Brook
Location0.3 Mile East of RTE 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.9923, -73.09052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Center 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 2023.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Center Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.