Sand Road over West Aspetuck River
PoorPosted for loadLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near JCT W/Long Mt Rd. · Structure no. 05263
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Road over West Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Road over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sand Road over West Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Road over West Aspetuck 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Road over West Aspetuck River carry?
About 516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Road over West Aspetuck River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Road over West Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.