US Bridges

Wilson Road over Gulf Stream

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Intersection Tollgate Rd. · Structure no. 05179

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Gulf Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wilson Road over Gulf Stream in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesGulf Stream
LocationIntersection Tollgate Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78262, -73.16378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic282 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road over Gulf Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Gulf Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.