Route 34 over Housatonic River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of JCT Rt 111 · Structure no. 01843
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 983 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Route 34 over Housatonic River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 34 over Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 106 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2042. The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 34 over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Route 34 over Housatonic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 34 over Housatonic River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 34 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Route 34 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).