Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 Miles W of Milton RD · Structure no. 05151
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River 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 Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eli Bunker Road over E. Branch Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.