Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co.
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Route 222 over Railroad · Structure no. 01846
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co. 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co. built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co. carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co.?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 222 over Naugatuck Railroad Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.