MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD
Carrying MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD over NEPAUG RIVER
0.8 MI NORTH OF ROUTE 202, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD
The MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD over NEPAUG RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 550 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 MAPLE HOLLOW 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
- 1955
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05073
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAPLE HOLLOW 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 MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD 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 MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD?
MAPLE HOLLOW 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 MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD inspected?
MAPLE HOLLOW 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 550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAPLE HOLLOW 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 MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD?
MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD?
MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?
MAPLE HOLLOW ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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