Route 47 over Sprain Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 Mile S. of Roxbury Tl · Structure no. 01003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 47 over Sprain Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 47 over Sprain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 47 over Sprain Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 47 over Sprain Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 47 over Sprain Brook carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 47 over Sprain Brook?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 47 over Sprain Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.