Basin Main Road over Mad River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Old Route 44 · Structure no. 06378
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Basin Main Road over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Main Road over Mad River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Basin Main Road over Mad River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Basin Main Road over Mad 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Basin Main Road over Mad River carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Basin Main Road over Mad River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Basin Main Road over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.