Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 00468
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2037. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 71 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 Overflow built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow 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 Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Route 222 over Naugatuck River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.