Grove Street over Housatonic River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 Mile East of Route 7 · Structure no. 03982
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Street over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Street over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Grove Street over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grove Street over Housatonic 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Grove Street over Housatonic River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grove Street over Housatonic River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Street over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.