US Bridges

Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 20 E of Sandy Brook Road · Structure no. 05143

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Hill Road
CrossesSandy Brook
Location20 E of Sandy Brook Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.01408, -73.09624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic590 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 Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Hill Road over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.