US Bridges

Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of Falls Ave · Structure no. 06835

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,914
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,302 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunnyside Avenue
CrossesTurkey Brook
Location100 Ft East of Falls Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.59422, -73.07624
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2023)
Projected traffic7,302 by 2043
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

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 Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Avenue over Turkey Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.