Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Park Off South Street · Structure no. 05069
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Bridge Road over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.