US Bridges

Campbell Road over Sandy Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · JCT Campbell & Sandybrook · Structure no. 05142

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Road over Sandy Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campbell Road over Sandy Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Road
CrossesSandy Brook
LocationJCT Campbell & Sandybrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.01208, -73.09032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Campbell Road over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Road over Sandy Brook 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell Road over Sandy Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Road over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Road over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.