Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of RTE 7 · Structure no. 06041
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 506
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow 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 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow carry?
About 506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bulls Bridge Road over Spooner Dam Overflow?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.