Riverside Street over Steele Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Ft North of Route 73 · Structure no. 06241
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Street over Steele Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Street over Steele Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,991 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Riverside Street over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Street over Steele Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Street over Steele Brook carry?
About 2,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Street over Steele Brook?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Street over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.