US Bridges

Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North of Milton RD · Structure no. 06910

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River is a concrete frame carrying Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShear Shop Road
CrossesMashepaug River
Location0.2 MI North of Milton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77294, -73.26757
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shear Shop Road over Mashepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.