US Bridges

Woodward Road over East Morris Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 M South Junc SR109 · Structure no. 06912

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Road over East Morris Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Woodward Road over East Morris Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWoodward Road
CrossesEast Morris Brook
Location0.2 M South Junc SR109
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67122, -73.16003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2024)
Projected traffic811 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Woodward Road over East Morris Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Road over East Morris 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Woodward Road over East Morris Brook carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Road over East Morris Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Road over East Morris Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.