US Bridges

Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1M East of S. Kent RD · Structure no. 06916

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWaller Road
CrossesBull Mountain Brook
Location0.1M East of S. Kent RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6553, -73.47635
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waller Road over Bull Mountain 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 Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Waller Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.