Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near Route 7 · Structure no. 06042
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bulls Bridge Road over Power Station Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.