US Bridges

Triangle Street over Still River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile South of SR 806 · Structure no. 04073

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,365
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triangle Street over Still River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Triangle Street over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 8,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,430 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTriangle Street
CrossesStill River
Location0.6 Mile South of SR 806
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39222, -73.43495
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,365 (2024)
Projected traffic12,430 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Triangle Street over Still River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Triangle 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 Triangle Street over Still River carry?

About 8,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Triangle Street over Still River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Triangle Street over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.