SR 827 (SOUTH KENT
Carrying SR 827 (SOUTH KENT over HOUSATONIC RAILROAD
1000'EA OF JCT SPOONER HL, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 827 (SOUTH KENT
The SR 827 (SOUTH KENT bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries SR 827 (SOUTH KENT over HOUSATONIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 900 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 79.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 827 (SOUTH KENT 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01669
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 827 (SOUTH KENT 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 SR 827 (SOUTH KENT 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 SR 827 (SOUTH KENT?
SR 827 (SOUTH KENT in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 827 (SOUTH KENT inspected?
SR 827 (SOUTH KENT'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 900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 827 (SOUTH KENT is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 827 (SOUTH KENT?
SR 827 (SOUTH KENT has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 827 (SOUTH KENT?
SR 827 (SOUTH KENT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 827 (SOUTH KENT and does age affect safety?
SR 827 (SOUTH KENT was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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