Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 50 E of Erickson RD JCT · Structure no. 06053
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 685
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad carry?
About 685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pumpkin Hill R over Housatonic Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.