US Bridges

Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 350 Ft N of Station Road · Structure no. 06917

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverview Road
CrossesBull Mountain Brook
Location350 Ft N of Station Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64623, -73.47942
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.