US Bridges

Romford Road over Bantam River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of Route 109 · Structure no. 05159

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romford Road over Bantam River is a steel truss - thru carrying Romford Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRomford Road
CrossesBantam River
Location1.7 MI N of Route 109
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67647, -73.29222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Romford Road over Bantam River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Romford Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Romford Road over Bantam River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Romford Road over Bantam River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Romford Road over Bantam River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.