US Bridges

US Route 202 over Still River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Rt 7 North Fed. Road Exit · Structure no. 03918

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,485 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesStill River
LocationRt 7 North Fed. Road Exit
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.43249, -73.4111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2022)
Projected traffic38,485 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US Route 202 over Still River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 over Still River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Still River carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Still River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Still River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.