Route 183 over Sandy Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Mile So of Norfolk Tl · Structure no. 01499
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 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 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 183 over Sandy Brook carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 183 over Sandy Brook?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 183 over Sandy Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.