US Bridges

SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI W of Route 6 · Structure no. 01675

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River is a concrete frame carrying SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,043 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 806 (newtown RD
CrossesStill River
Location1.4 MI W of Route 6
RouteState Highway 806
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.40001, -73.42877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic27,043 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 806 (newtown RD over Still 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 806 (newtown RD over Still River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.