US Bridges

Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .5 M North of Boardman RD · Structure no. 05655

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 44 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAspetuck Ridge RD
CrossesWest Aspetuck River
Location.5 M North of Boardman RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5886, -73.42534
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2022)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.