Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Warren Tl · Structure no. 05373
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Swamp Road over W Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Swamp Road over W Branch Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.