OLD PUMPKIN HILL R
Carrying OLD PUMPKIN HILL R over HOUSATONIC RAILROAD
50' E OF ERICKSON RD JCT, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD PUMPKIN HILL R
The OLD PUMPKIN HILL R bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries OLD PUMPKIN HILL R over HOUSATONIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.3 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD PUMPKIN HILL R 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
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.3 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 670 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06053
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD PUMPKIN HILL R 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 OLD PUMPKIN HILL R 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 OLD PUMPKIN HILL R?
OLD PUMPKIN HILL R in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD PUMPKIN HILL R inspected?
OLD PUMPKIN HILL R'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 670 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD PUMPKIN HILL R 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 OLD PUMPKIN HILL R?
OLD PUMPKIN HILL R has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD PUMPKIN HILL R?
OLD PUMPKIN HILL R is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is OLD PUMPKIN HILL R and does age affect safety?
OLD PUMPKIN HILL R was built in 1991, making it 35 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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