US Route 202 over Butternut Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 209 · Structure no. 05652
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 202 over Butternut Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 202 over Butternut Brook 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 US Route 202 over Butternut Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 202 over Butternut Brook 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 202 over Butternut Brook carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 202 over Butternut Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 202 over Butternut Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.