Route 34 over Halfway River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At the Monroe Newtown Tl. · Structure no. 01842
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 34 over Halfway River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Route 34 over Halfway River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 216 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 34 over Halfway River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 34 over Halfway 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 34 over Halfway River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 34 over Halfway River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.
Who owns Route 34 over Halfway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.