ROUTE 128
Carrying ROUTE 128 over HOUSATONIC RIVER
.05MI E OF US ROUTE 7 JCT, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 128
The ROUTE 128 bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries ROUTE 128 over HOUSATONIC RIVER. It was built in 1841, making it 185 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 52.6 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 128 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1841
- Last Reconstructed
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 52.6 m (173 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01338
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 128 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ROUTE 128 against other structures in Litchfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 128?
ROUTE 128 in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 128 inspected?
ROUTE 128's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 128 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 128?
ROUTE 128 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 128?
ROUTE 128 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTE 128 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 128 was built in 1841, making it 185 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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