Lower Road over Blackberry River

Fair Condition88 years old628 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location.75 Mi W Of Furnace Hill
CarriesLower Road
CrossesBlackberry River
Coordinates42.01087, -73.30478

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area257.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic628 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05207

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