Route 136 over Five Mile River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Darien-Norwalk Town Line · Structure no. 01345
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 136 over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 136 over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 136 over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 136 over Five Mile 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 136 over Five Mile River carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 136 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 136 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.