Route 222 over Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Main ST · Structure no. 01845
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 222 over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 222 over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 222 over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 222 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 222 over Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 222 over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 222 over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.