US Route 1 over West River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00331
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over West River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,152 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over West River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US Route 1 over West 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over West River carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over West River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.