Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S RTE 4 @ Migeon · Structure no. 05086
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,868 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Wolcott Avenue over W Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.