Valley Road over Mianus River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · O/ Mianus River · Structure no. 03959
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Mianus River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Mianus River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 96 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 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,853 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Road over Mianus River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Valley Road over Mianus River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Mianus River carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Mianus River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Mianus River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.