US Bridges

US Route 202 over Nepaug River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles East of RTE 219 · Structure no. 05777

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Nepaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Nepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,859 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesNepaug River
Location1.2 Miles East of RTE 219
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82985, -72.99468
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,859 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 202 over Nepaug River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Nepaug River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Nepaug River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Nepaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.