Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .1 MI West of Newfield RD · Structure no. 05691
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wahnee Road over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.