Route 47 over Shepaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.05 MI S of Route 109 · Structure no. 01006
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 47 over Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 47 over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 47 over Shepaug 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 47 over Shepaug River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 47 over Shepaug River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 47 over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.