Route 20 over Still River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of Route 8 · Structure no. 00873
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 over Still River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 20 over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 over Still River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 20 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Still River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Still River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 over Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.