U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2.3 Miles East of RTE 219 · Structure no. 05673
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 102 years old, older 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 202 over Nepaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.