US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 127 · Structure no. 00325
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,015 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel carry?
About 20,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Yellow Mill Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.