Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River

Fair Condition98 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationNear Int Of RTE 132
CarriesRoute 47
CrossesWeekeepeemee River
Coordinates41.56716, -73.21802

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area211.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number01000

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