Route 128 over Housatonic River

Fair Condition185 years old1,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location.05mi E Of US Route 7 Jct
CarriesRoute 128
CrossesHousatonic River
Coordinates41.87156, -73.36377

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignOrthotropic
Total Length172.6 ft (52.6 m)
Max Span95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Width17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Deck Area273.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1841 (reconstructed 1973)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,100 (2021)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number01338

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