Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 202 · Structure no. 05122
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 908
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Car Road over East 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 Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 908 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.