Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River

Fair Condition69 years old1,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location2 Miles North Of Route 4
CarriesRoute 272
CrossesW Br Naugatuck River
Coordinates41.86259, -73.16564

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area278.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01577

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