Steele Road over Nepaug River

Fair Condition71 years old280 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location0.2 Mile North Of RTE 202
CarriesSteele Road
CrossesNepaug River
Coordinates41.83130, -72.97568

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area281.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic280 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05075

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