Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 370-FT North of Sand Road · Structure no. 05885
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,254
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aspetuck Ridge RD over West 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River carry?
About 1,254 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Aspetuck Ridge RD over West Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.