Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River

Good Condition35 years old120 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location1.5 Mi S Of US Route 202
CarriesWhittlesey Road
CrossesShepaug River
Coordinates41.68357, -73.30186

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length68.9 ft (21 m)
Max Span64.6 ft (19.7 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area153.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1991 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic120 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05157

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