US Bridges

Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.9 Miles E of Route 183 · Structure no. 05141

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
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 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 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
Location1.9 Miles E of Route 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.00291, -73.08267
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic996 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$977,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 December 2023.

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

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.