U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile West of Route 8 · Structure no. 00911
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River 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 5 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,626 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 202 over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.