Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Right on Minor RD Go 3 MI · Structure no. 05183
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saw Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Saw Mill Road over Marshepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.