East Albert Street over Naugatuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 850 Feet East of Main St. · Structure no. 03975
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Albert Street over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Albert Street over Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Albert Street over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Albert Street over Naugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does East Albert Street over Naugatuck River carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Albert Street over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns East Albert Street over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.