East Street South over Bantam River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 No. of Reservoir RD · Structure no. 05154
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street South over Bantam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Street South over Bantam 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 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Street South over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Street South over Bantam 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does East Street South over Bantam River carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is East Street South over Bantam River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns East Street South over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.