Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · At Inters W/ Bear Hill RD · Structure no. 05120
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 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.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squire Hill 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 Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Squire Hill Road over West Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.