Boardman Road over Housatonic River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · East of RTE 7 JCT · Structure no. 05312
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boardman Road over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boardman Road over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Boardman Road over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boardman Road over Housatonic 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 Boardman Road over Housatonic River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Boardman Road over Housatonic River?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Boardman Road over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.