Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River

Fair Condition184 years old400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationNear N.u. Canal
CarriesBulls Bridge Road
CrossesHousatonic River
Coordinates41.67571, -73.50924

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length109.3 ft (33.3 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area143.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1842 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic400 (2020)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number04453

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