US Bridges

Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .80 KM E Ct Rte. 8 · Structure no. CEPNEDCT0910002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesThomaston Spillway Chann
Location.80 KM E Ct Rte. 8
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.6936, -73.06067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Thomaston Spillway Chann?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).