US Bridges

Grove Street over Great Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 300-FT So. RTE 202 Int · Structure no. 06571

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Great Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Grove Street over Great Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesGreat Brook
Location300-FT So. RTE 202 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.57607, -73.40908
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,522 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Grove Street over Great Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Great 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Great Brook carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Great Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Great Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.