US Bridges

Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Torrington-Harwinton T.L. · Structure no. 05059

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 69 years old, older 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBogue Road #1
CrossesNaugatuck River
LocationTorrington-Harwinton T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77702, -73.11837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2024)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bogue Road #1 over Naugatuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.