Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft So of Water Street · Structure no. 05550
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 years old, older 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Prospect Street over W 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 Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 3,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over W Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.