US Bridges

Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 150 Feet East of Rte. 272 · Structure no. 05970

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Goshen Road
CrossesHall Meadow Brook
Location150 Feet East of Rte. 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92321, -73.20737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2017)
Projected traffic77 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook built?

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

What condition is Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.