Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of Route 4 · Structure no. 06072
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pothier Road over Nickel Mine Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.