US Bridges

Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Miles East of RTE 132 · Structure no. 05956

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook is a concrete slab carrying Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 years old, older 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMagnolia Hill Road
CrossesEast Spring Brook
Location0.5 Miles East of RTE 132
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63752, -73.18553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic379 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Hill Road over East Spring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.