US Bridges

SR 800 over Gulf Stream

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.06 MI No Litchfield Tl. · Structure no. 00611

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Gulf Stream is a concrete slab carrying SR 800 over Gulf Stream in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 800
CrossesGulf Stream
Location1.06 MI No Litchfield Tl.
RouteState Highway 800
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79074, -73.11954
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 800 over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 800 over Gulf Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Gulf Stream carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.