Route 222 over Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 W of Ext 39 Route 8 · Structure no. 00467
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 222 over Naugatuck River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Route 222 over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Route 222 over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 222 over Naugatuck River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 222 over Naugatuck River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 222 over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Route 222 over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.