US Bridges

US Route 202 over Gulf Stream

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.52 Mi. No.Litchfield Tl · Structure no. 00910

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Gulf Stream is a concrete slab carrying US Route 202 over Gulf Stream in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesGulf Stream
Location1.52 Mi. No.Litchfield Tl
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.78977, -73.12834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 over Gulf Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Gulf Stream carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.