US Bridges

Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Int. With Battle Swamp RD · Structure no. 05511

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River is a steel truss - thru carrying Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJudds Bridge Road
CrossesShepaug River
LocationInt. With Battle Swamp RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58966, -73.33944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Judds Bridge Road over Shepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.