White Street over Housatonic RR
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At JCT Federal Road · Structure no. 03705
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
White Street over Housatonic RR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying White Street over Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 110 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Street over Housatonic RR built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is White Street over Housatonic RR 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 Housatonic RR carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is White Street over Housatonic RR?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns White Street over Housatonic RR?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.