US Bridges

Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Sunnyside Ave · Structure no. 06935

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Falls Avenue No. 2 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFalls Avenue No. 2
CrossesTurkey Brook
Location0.1 MI N of Sunnyside Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.59583, -73.07583
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook built?

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

What condition is Falls Avenue No. 2 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 Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Falls Avenue No. 2 over Turkey Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.