US ROUTE 202
Carrying US ROUTE 202 over SHEPAUG RIVER
100' EAST OF JCT RTE 341, Litchfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US ROUTE 202
The US ROUTE 202 bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries US ROUTE 202 over SHEPAUG RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.7 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US ROUTE 202 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00906
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
US ROUTE 202 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US ROUTE 202 against other structures in Litchfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US ROUTE 202?
US ROUTE 202 in Litchfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US ROUTE 202 inspected?
US ROUTE 202's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US ROUTE 202 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US ROUTE 202?
US ROUTE 202 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US ROUTE 202?
US ROUTE 202 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US ROUTE 202 and does age affect safety?
US ROUTE 202 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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