Water Street over Housatonic River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Canaan-Salisbury Townline · Structure no. 05196
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Water Street over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Housatonic River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Housatonic River carry?
About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Housatonic River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.