West Morris Road over Bantam River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Approx 2 MI N of ROUTE109 · Structure no. 05174
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Morris Road over Bantam River is a concrete slab carrying West Morris Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Morris Road over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Morris 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does West Morris Road over Bantam River carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Morris Road over Bantam River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Morris Road over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.