US Bridges

SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 02928

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,425 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 734 (daniels Fa
CrossesRoute 25
Location1.4 MI N of Route 15
RouteState Highway 734
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.25234, -73.19757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,425 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 734 (daniels Fa over Route 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.