Farrell Road over Housatonic RR
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · N of Old Hawleyville RD · Structure no. 04038
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Farrell Road over Housatonic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farrell Road over Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 113 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farrell Road over Housatonic RR built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Farrell Road over Housatonic RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Farrell Road over Housatonic RR carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Farrell Road over Housatonic RR?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Farrell Road over Housatonic RR?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.