US Bridges

U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 50 Feet West of Route 45 · Structure no. 00905

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 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, 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 202
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
Location50 Feet West of Route 45
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.67406, -73.35481
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,847 by 2043
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 U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River built?

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

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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 202 over East Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.