US Bridges

Pinewoods Road over Still River

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 900 Feet West of Route 8 · Structure no. 06809

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,737
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewoods Road over Still River is a concrete culvert carrying Pinewoods Road over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,553 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPinewoods Road
CrossesStill River
Location900 Feet West of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87961, -73.07443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2022)
Projected traffic5,553 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pinewoods Road over Still River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinewoods Road over Still River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pinewoods Road over Still River carry?

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinewoods Road over Still River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewoods Road over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.