Dings Road over Nepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 100FT W of Carpenter Road · Structure no. 05074
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dings Road over Nepaug River is a concrete slab carrying Dings Road over Nepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 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 | 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 Dings Road over Nepaug River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dings Road over Nepaug 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Dings Road over Nepaug River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dings Road over Nepaug River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dings Road over Nepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.