Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River
FairPosted for loadLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near Int of RTE 132 · Structure no. 01000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 47 over Weekeepeemee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.