US Bridges

Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 330 Ft S. of Route 128 · Structure no. 06161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDibble Hill Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location330 Ft S. of Route 128
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87515, -73.35205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Dibble Hill Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.