US Bridges

Ashpohtag Road over North Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 North of Route 44 · Structure no. 06164

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashpohtag Road over North Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ashpohtag Road over North Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAshpohtag Road
CrossesNorth Brook
Location200 North of Route 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00553, -73.22509
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic174 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ashpohtag Road over North Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashpohtag Road over North 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ashpohtag Road over North Brook carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashpohtag Road over North Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ashpohtag Road over North Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.