Route 53 over Still River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 53 @ Kennedy Street · Structure no. 03443
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 53 over Still River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 53 over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,586 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 53 over Still River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 53 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 53 over Still River carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 53 over Still River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Route 53 over Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.