US Bridges

Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Route 8 · Structure no. 00469

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 86 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2037. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 222
CrossesNaug. RR & Private Road
Location0.1 Mile West of Route 8
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates41.67389, -73.06796
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2017)
Projected traffic12,333 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 222 over Naug. RR & Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.