US Bridges

Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft E of Falls Avenue · Structure no. 06932

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSkipper Avenue
CrossesTurkey Brook
Location500 Ft E of Falls Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58902, -73.0761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skipper Avenue over Turkey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Skipper Avenue over Turkey Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.