US Bridges

Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 Miles West of Route 8 · Structure no. 05950

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 years old, older 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Brook Road
CrossesSandy Brook
Location0.3 Miles West of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98962, -73.05244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Brook Road over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.