Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Paper Mill RD · Structure no. 04258
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,179
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 88 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 4,179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Wellsville Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 4,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.