US Bridges

US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI N of New Milford Tl · Structure no. 00903

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 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 1933, so it is 92 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
Location.5 MI N of New Milford Tl
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66215, -73.37102
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1933, making it 92 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 March 2024.

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

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.