Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · JCT Candlewood Hill Road · Structure no. 06209
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Little City Road over Candlewood Hill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.