Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · .5 Mi.East of RTE.25 · Structure no. 04043
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 114 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Button Shop Road over Housatonic RR?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.