US Bridges

Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Jct. Shear-Shop Road · Structure no. 05184

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River is a concrete frame carrying Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilton Road #2
CrossesMarshepaug River
LocationJct. Shear-Shop Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76997, -73.26774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton Road #2 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 Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Milton Road #2 over Marshepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.