Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 14 · Structure no. 05413
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 176
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Tracy Road #1 over Kitt Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.