US Bridges

Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile East of Route 53 · Structure no. 05100

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,430
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,554 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChestnut ST & Mnrr
CrossesStill River
Location0.8 Mile East of Route 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39704, -73.44161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,430 (2022)
Projected traffic9,554 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut ST & Mnrr 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River carry?

About 6,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Chestnut ST & Mnrr over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.