US Bridges

Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.15 Miles S of Route 169 · Structure no. 06193

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook in Windham 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElmdale Road
CrossesKitt Brook
Location1.15 Miles S of Route 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.68068, -71.97754
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic262 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook built?

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

What condition is Elmdale Road over Kitt 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Elmdale Road over Kitt Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.