Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River
PoorClosed to trafficLitchfield County, Connecticut · JCT of W Meetinghouse RD · Structure no. 05118
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Merryall Road over West Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.