Route 341 over Housatonic River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .2 MI West of Route 7 · Structure no. 06119
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 341 over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 341 over Housatonic 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 341 over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 341 over Housatonic River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 341 over Housatonic River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 341 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 341 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.