Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River
FairPosted for loadLitchfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Rt 202 · Structure no. 05791
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,248
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River is a wood or timber slab carrying Papermill Road over East Aspetuck 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Papermill Road over East Aspetuck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 1,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Papermill Road over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.