US Route 202 over Shepaug River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 100 East of JCT RTE 341 · Structure no. 00906
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 202 over Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 202 over Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US Route 202 over Shepaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 202 over Shepaug River carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 202 over Shepaug River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 202 over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.