US Bridges

Eagle Road over Still River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of SR 806 · Structure no. 05103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,320
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Road over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Road over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, 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 11,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEagle Road
CrossesStill River
Location0.4 MI W of SR 806
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41301, -73.42178
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,320 (2024)
Projected traffic16,820 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eagle Road over Still River built?

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

What condition is Eagle Road 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 Eagle Road over Still River carry?

About 11,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Road over Still River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Road over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.