Van Car Road over East Aspetuck River

Poor Condition69 years old908 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location1 Mile West Of Route 202
CarriesVan Car Road
CrossesEast Aspetuck River
Coordinates41.60736, -73.41271

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Max Span46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area126.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic908 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
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 Number05122

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