East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 600 East of Main Street · Structure no. 05549
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns East Pearl Street over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.