Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · Apprx 750SOUTH of US 202 · Structure no. 03977
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Street over E 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River carry?
About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over E Br Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.