SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 100 West of JCT RTE 45 · Structure no. 01598
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 478(N Shore Rd) over Sucker Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.