US Bridges

US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 2.06MI E of Route 109 JCT · Structure no. 00902

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River is a concrete slab carrying US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
Location2.06MI E of Route 109 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62994, -73.39306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic13,819 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 over East Aspetuck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.