Route 47 over Shepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2 Miles South of U.S. 202 · Structure no. 01007
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 47 over Shepaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 47 over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Route 47 over Shepaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 47 over Shepaug River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 47 over Shepaug River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 47 over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.