US Bridges

West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · West of Canterbury Ct · Structure no. 05155

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River is a steel culvert carrying West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Hyerdale DR
CrossesMarshepaug River
LocationWest of Canterbury Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81864, -73.25355
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2023)
Projected traffic932 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug 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 West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns West Hyerdale DR over Marshepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.