US Bridges

Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 3.3 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02600

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River is a concrete frame carrying Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 104
CrossesE Branch of Mianus River
Location3.3 MI N of Route 15
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates41.14307, -73.59119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,253 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 104 over E Branch of Mianus River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m).

Who owns Route 104 over E Branch of Mianus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.