High Bridge Road over Bantam River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .2 MI S. of Route 202 · Structure no. 05180
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Bridge Road over Bantam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Bridge Road over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 High Bridge Road over Bantam River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Bridge Road over Bantam River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does High Bridge Road over Bantam River carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is High Bridge Road over Bantam River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns High Bridge Road over Bantam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.