Wells Road over East Aspetuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Off Wellsville Ave · Structure no. 06159
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,226
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Road over East Aspetuck River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Road over East Aspetuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wells Road over East Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells 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 Wells Road over East Aspetuck River carry?
About 1,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wells Road over East Aspetuck River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Road over East Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.