Kennedy Avenue over Still River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 Exit 5 to RTE 53 S · Structure no. 04176
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Avenue over Still River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kennedy Avenue 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,658 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 247 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kennedy Avenue over Still River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kennedy Avenue over Still River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Kennedy Avenue over Still River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Avenue over Still River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 247 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Still River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.