Church Street over East Aspetuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 100 Feet West of Route 45 · Structure no. 05363
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over East Aspetuck River is a wood or timber slab carrying Church Street over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over East Aspetuck 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Church Street over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.