US Bridges

SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of Route 4 · Structure no. 05486

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv is a concrete continuous frame carrying SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 800 (main St)
CrossesEast Branch Naugatuck Rv
Location0.1 Mile South of Route 4
RouteState Highway 800
Coordinates41.81078, -73.12149
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,333 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 (main St) over East Branch Naugatuck Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.