White Street over Still River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 50 East of Route 8 · Structure no. 05126
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Street over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Street over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 White Street over Still River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is White Street over Still 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does White Street over Still River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is White Street over Still River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns White Street over Still River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.