Route 94 over Route 17
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.13 MI West of RTE 2 EB · Structure no. 00387
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 94 over Route 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 94 over Route 17 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,598 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 94 over Route 17 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 94 over Route 17 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 94 over Route 17 carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 94 over Route 17?
The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 94 over Route 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.