Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook
PoorClosed to trafficLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Feet East of Rte. 272 · Structure no. 05971
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith 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 Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.