US Bridges

Route 130 over Ash Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI West of I-95 · Structure no. 01668

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 130 over Ash Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 130 over Ash Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910, 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 130
CrossesAsh Creek
Location1.4 MI West of I-95
RouteState Highway 130
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.15373, -73.2371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 130 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 130 over Ash Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 130 over Ash Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 130 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route 130 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.