US Bridges

Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 150 West O Middlebury Tl · Structure no. 00510

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute 64
CrossesOld Sherman Hill Road
Location150 West O Middlebury Tl
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.52492, -73.15812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 64 over Old Sherman Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.