Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 East of Route 800 · Structure no. 05082
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,854
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 1,854 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Palmer Bridge ST 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Bridge ST over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.