West Morris Road over Bantam River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI So. of Morris T.L. · Structure no. 05166
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Morris Road over Bantam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Morris Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Morris Road over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is West Morris Road over Bantam 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West Morris Road over Bantam River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Morris Road over Bantam River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Morris Road over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.