OLD RTE 254-UPPER
Carrying OLD RTE 254-UPPER over NORTHFIELD BROOK
4.8 KM SW OF THOMASTON, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD RTE 254-UPPER
The OLD RTE 254-UPPER bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries OLD RTE 254-UPPER over NORTHFIELD BROOK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD RTE 254-UPPER 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
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPNEDCT0910004
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 RTE 254-UPPER 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 RTE 254-UPPER 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 RTE 254-UPPER?
OLD RTE 254-UPPER in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD RTE 254-UPPER inspected?
OLD RTE 254-UPPER'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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD RTE 254-UPPER 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 OLD RTE 254-UPPER?
OLD RTE 254-UPPER has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RTE 254-UPPER?
OLD RTE 254-UPPER is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is OLD RTE 254-UPPER and does age affect safety?
OLD RTE 254-UPPER 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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