Route 130 over Pequonnock River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of I-95 · Structure no. 02475
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 525 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 130 over Pequonnock River is a steel movable - lift carrying Route 130 over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2039. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 130 over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Route 130 over Pequonnock 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Route 130 over Pequonnock River carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 130 over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 130 over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.