Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 300 West of Water Street · Structure no. 03976
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over W Br 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 Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River carry?
About 5,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over W Br Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.