US Bridges

South Road over Still River

Poor

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 150 Ft East of Winsted RD · Structure no. 06931

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Road over Still River is a steel culvert carrying South Road over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Road
CrossesStill River
Location150 Ft East of Winsted RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86136, -73.08789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 South Road over Still River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Road over Still River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does South Road over Still River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Road over Still River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns South Road over Still River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.