US Bridges

Route 109 over Mallory Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI E of Route 47 · Structure no. 06525

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 109 over Mallory Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 109 over Mallory Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 109
CrossesMallory Brook
Location1.1 MI E of Route 47
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates41.64941, -73.30627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 109 over Mallory Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 109 over Mallory Brook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 109 over Mallory Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 109 over Mallory Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 109 over Mallory Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.