US Bridges

Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI N of Woodbury Tl · Structure no. 05737

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrane Hollow RD #3
CrossesWeekeepeemee River
Location.5 MI N of Woodbury Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.61264, -73.22181
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2023)
Projected traffic884 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Hollow RD #3 over Weekeepeemee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.