US Bridges

Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Miles No of Route 147 · Structure no. 01339

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River is a concrete slab carrying Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 132
CrossesWeekeepeemee River
Location1.5 Miles No of Route 147
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates41.58561, -73.23085
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,526 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Route 132 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 132 over Weekeepeemee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.