U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile South Route 45 · Structure no. 00904
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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. |
| 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 U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is U.S. 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.