Route 183 over Sandy Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of RTE 182A · Structure no. 01498
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 183 over Sandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 183 over Sandy Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 183 over Sandy Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 183 over Sandy 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 183 over Sandy Brook carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 183 over Sandy Brook?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 183 over Sandy Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.