Route 118 over Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Harwinton Tl · Structure no. 00610
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 118 over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 118 over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 118 over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 118 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 118 over Naugatuck River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 118 over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 118 over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.