US Bridges

Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.85M S of Int RTE133&867 · Structure no. 06128

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook is a concrete slab carrying Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWewaka Brook Road
CrossesWewaka Brook
Location1.85M S of Int RTE133&867
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.51167, -73.34704
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic394 by 2044
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 Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka 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 April 2024.

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

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wewaka Brook Road over Wewaka Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.