US Bridges

White Street over Still River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of Route 53 · Structure no. 03704

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,930
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Street over Still River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Street 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 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 16,930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,156 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Street
CrossesStill River
Location0.1 Mile East of Route 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39703, -73.45212
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,930 (2024)
Projected traffic25,156 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 White Street over Still River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does White Street over Still River carry?

About 16,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is White Street over Still River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns White Street over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.