US Bridges

Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1000 East of RTE 272 · Structure no. 05089

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStillwater Pond RD
CrossesW Branch Naugatuck River
Location1000 East of RTE 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83366, -73.14786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2024)
Projected traffic973 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Stillwater Pond RD 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 Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stillwater Pond RD over W Branch Naugatuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.