US Bridges

Old Newtown Road over Still River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Newtown RD · Structure no. 05102

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,730
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Newtown Road over Still River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Newtown Road over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,486 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Newtown Road
CrossesStill River
Location0.2 MI W of Newtown RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.40676, -73.42523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,730 (2024)
Projected traffic11,486 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Newtown Road over Still River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Newtown Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Newtown Road over Still River carry?

About 7,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Newtown Road over Still River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Newtown Road over Still River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.