Milton Road over Marshepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · South of Shear Shop Road · Structure no. 05152
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milton Road over Marshepaug River is a steel arch - deck carrying Milton Road over Marshepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milton Road over Marshepaug River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milton Road over Marshepaug River 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 2025.
How much traffic does Milton Road over Marshepaug River carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Milton Road over Marshepaug River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Milton Road over Marshepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.