US Bridges

Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04018

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShepard Hill Road
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location0.5 MI East of Route 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78224, -71.88608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic906 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 2020.

How much traffic does Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shepard Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.