West Morris Road over Bantam River

Poor Condition70 years old200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location0.5 Mi So. Of Morris T.l.
CarriesWest Morris Road
CrossesBantam River
Coordinates41.68735, -73.27183

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area218.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic200 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05166

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