OLD RTE 254-LOWER
Carrying OLD RTE 254-LOWER 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-LOWER
The OLD RTE 254-LOWER bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries OLD RTE 254-LOWER over NORTHFIELD BROOK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD RTE 254-LOWER 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
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.8 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPNEDCT0910005
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.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD RTE 254-LOWER 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-LOWER 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-LOWER?
OLD RTE 254-LOWER in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD RTE 254-LOWER inspected?
OLD RTE 254-LOWER'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-LOWER 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 RTE 254-LOWER?
OLD RTE 254-LOWER has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RTE 254-LOWER?
OLD RTE 254-LOWER is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is OLD RTE 254-LOWER and does age affect safety?
OLD RTE 254-LOWER was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.
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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