Route 20 over Still River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI from Winchester Tl · Structure no. 00874
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 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 1953, so it is 72 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 over Still River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Still River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Still River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 over Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.