Route 126 over Hollenbeck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · At JCT of Rt 126 &sand RD · Structure no. 05997
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 126 over Hollenbeck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 126 over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 126 over Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 126 over Hollenbeck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 126 over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 126 over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 126 over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.