JACKS BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying JACKS BRIDGE ROAD over WEEKEEPEEMEE RIVER
0.1 MILE WEST OF ROUTE 47, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JACKS BRIDGE ROAD
The JACKS BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries JACKS BRIDGE ROAD over WEEKEEPEEMEE RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 757 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JACKS BRIDGE ROAD 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
- 1969
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 757 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05062
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JACKS BRIDGE ROAD 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 JACKS BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in Litchfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JACKS BRIDGE ROAD?
JACKS BRIDGE ROAD in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JACKS BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
JACKS BRIDGE ROAD'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 757 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JACKS BRIDGE ROAD 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 JACKS BRIDGE ROAD?
JACKS BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JACKS BRIDGE ROAD?
JACKS BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is JACKS BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
JACKS BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
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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