Route 47 over Bee Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile South of Route 202 · Structure no. 01009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 47 over Bee Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 47 over Bee Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bee Brook built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 47 over Bee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 47 over Bee Brook carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 47 over Bee Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 47 over Bee Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.