Grove Street over Housatonic River

Poor Condition49 years old7,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location0.25 Mile East Of Route 7
CarriesGrove Street
CrossesHousatonic River
Coordinates41.54451, -73.40738

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length345.5 ft (105.3 m)
Max Span240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area1211.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,900 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03982

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