Romford Road over Shepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of US Route 202 · Structure no. 05165
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Romford Road over Shepaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Romford Road over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Romford Road over Shepaug River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Romford 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Romford Road over Shepaug River carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Romford Road over Shepaug River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Romford Road over Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.