Skilton Road over Nonewaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Off Guernseytown Road · Structure no. 04408
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skilton Road over Nonewaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Skilton Road over Nonewaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 165 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Skilton Road over Nonewaug River built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Skilton Road over Nonewaug River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Skilton Road over Nonewaug River carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Skilton Road over Nonewaug River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Skilton Road over Nonewaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.