Route 116 over Titicus River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Route 35 · Structure no. 00942
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 116 over Titicus River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 116 over Titicus River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 116 over Titicus River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 116 over Titicus River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 116 over Titicus River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 116 over Titicus River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 116 over Titicus River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.