French Street over Steele Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 Feet East of Route 63 · Structure no. 05321
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,199
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Street over Steele Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying French Street over Steele Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,725 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 56 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Street over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Street over Steele Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does French Street over Steele Brook carry?
About 5,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is French Street over Steele Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns French Street over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.