West Street over Still River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI West of Route 53 · Structure no. 03702
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Street over Still River is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Street over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Street over Still River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Street 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 West Street over Still River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Street over Still River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns West Street over Still River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.