US Bridges

Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Near Exit 29 I-95 · Structure no. 03637

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond is a steel movable - bascule carrying Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 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 5 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2039. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 130
CrossesYellow Mill Pond
LocationNear Exit 29 I-95
RouteState Highway 130
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17669, -73.17638
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2019)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Route 130 over Yellow Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.