Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Route 7 · Structure no. 06156
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 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 | 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 Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erickson Road 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 Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Erickson Road over Housatonic Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.