US Bridges

Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 3.9 Miles E of Route 183 · Structure no. 05140

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Brook Road
CrossesSandy Brook
Location3.9 Miles E of Route 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.99124, -73.05491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2023)
Projected traffic984 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.