US Bridges

Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 South of US RTE 202 · Structure no. 05900

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 115 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 773 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleview Avenue
CrossesGulf Stream
Location200 South of US RTE 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79024, -73.12505
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic773 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Belleview Avenue over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.