Wellsville Avenue over East Aspetuck River

Fair Condition89 years old4,179 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location0.3 Mi S Of Paper Mill RD
CarriesWellsville Avenue
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
Coordinates41.59775, -73.41522

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length59.1 ft (18 m)
Max Span50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area183.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 2017)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,179 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04258

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