Litchfield County Bridge Report Card
Litchfield County scores 58 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Litchfield County has 470 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 35 rated poor and 51 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is above the 4.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 97,193 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Litchfield County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 58/100 (F). The county has 470 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 35 in poor condition and 51 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 97,193 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.4% | 14.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.9% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,895,830 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 57 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 97,193 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Litchfield County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,500 | 1949 |
| East Albert Street over Naugatuck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,800 | 1959 |
| Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1955 |
| Route 4 over Guinea Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1933 |
| Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 908 | 1985 |
| Sand Road over West Aspetuck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 516 | 1983 |
| West Morris Road over Bantam River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1956 |
| Route 8 Northbound over Branch Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,800 | 1964 |
| Grove Street over Housatonic River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,900 | 1977 |
| US Route 44 over Wachocastinook Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1951 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.