US Bridges

Upland Road over East Aspetuck River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Approx 65 E of Route 202 · Structure no. 05115

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upland Road over East Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upland Road over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUpland Road
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
LocationApprox 65 E of Route 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63976, -73.38938
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2024)
Projected traffic813 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upland Road over East Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upland Road over East Aspetuck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Upland Road over East Aspetuck River carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upland Road over East Aspetuck River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Upland Road over East Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.