US Bridges

Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI N of Big Bear RD · Structure no. 05119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River is a steel arch - deck carrying Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Hill Road
CrossesWest Aspetuck River
Location0.25 MI N of Big Bear RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64774, -73.41957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2024)
Projected traffic929 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Hill Road over West Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.