US Bridges

Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .7 MI W. of Route 361 · Structure no. 05191

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSharon Station RD
CrossesWebatuck Creek
Location.7 MI W. of Route 361
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88471, -73.49381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2023)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Station RD over Webatuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.