US Bridges

Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook

Poor

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Ft E of Westside RD · Structure no. 06926

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook is a steel culvert carrying Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Road
CrossesSpaulding Brook
Location200 Ft E of Westside RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98784, -73.20693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2023)
Projected traffic311 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.