US Bridges

Old Creamery Road over Still River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 East of Old Forge RD · Structure no. 05146

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Creamery Road over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Creamery Road over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 5 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Creamery Road
CrossesStill River
Location200 East of Old Forge RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.96977, -73.03994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2023)
Projected traffic502 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Creamery Road over Still River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Old Creamery Road over Still 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Creamery Road over Still River carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Creamery Road over Still River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Creamery Road over Still River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.