US Bridges

Trumbull Street over Bantam River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 50 Ft S. of Route 202 · Structure no. 05387

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trumbull Street over Bantam River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Trumbull Street over Bantam 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTrumbull Street
CrossesBantam River
Location50 Ft S. of Route 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.72347, -73.24419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trumbull Street over Bantam River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trumbull Street 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Trumbull Street over Bantam River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trumbull Street over Bantam River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Trumbull Street over Bantam River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.