Woolson Street over Steele Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of Route 63 · Structure no. 04409
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woolson Street over Steele Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woolson Street over Steele Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woolson Street over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woolson Street over Steele Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Woolson Street over Steele Brook carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Woolson Street over Steele Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Woolson Street over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.