US Bridges

West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 M E of S Ellsworth RD · Structure no. 06927

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook is a steel culvert carrying West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Woods RD NO.2
CrossesGuinea Brook
Location0.2 M E of S Ellsworth RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82436, -73.43006
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic158 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 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 West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns West Woods RD NO.2 over Guinea Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.