Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Judge Lane · Structure no. 05169
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Creek Road over Weekeepeemee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.