Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · +/- 2 MI West of Rte. 45 · Structure no. 06979
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Rocks Road over W Branch Shepaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.