Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI S of US Route 202 · Structure no. 05157
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Whittlesey Road over Shepaug 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Whittlesey Road over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.