Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2 MI N of Int of 47 & 132 · Structure no. 05064
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chohees Trail 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Chohees Trail over Weekeepeemee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.