Route 262 over Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of Route 8 · Structure no. 05633
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 262 over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 262 over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 262 over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 262 over Naugatuck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 262 over Naugatuck River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 262 over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 262 over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.