Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI E Junc Carter Road · Structure no. 06908
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Dugan Road over Kent Falls 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dugan Road over Kent Falls Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.