Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · Approx 200EAST of RTE 67 · Structure no. 05068
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wellers Bridge RD over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.