North Shore Road over Bantam River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .5 Mile East of RTE.202 · Structure no. 04343
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Road over Bantam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Shore Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore Road over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Shore Road over Bantam River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does North Shore Road over Bantam River carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Road over Bantam River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Road over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.