Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River
PoorPosted for loadLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near Route 202 · Structure no. 05325
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 908
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheaton Road over East 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 908 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wheaton Road over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.