US Bridges

Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of SR 317 · Structure no. 06936

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Grassy Hill RD
CrossesGood Hill Brook
Location0.1 MI S of SR 317
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53946, -73.23237
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Grassy Hill RD over Good Hill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.