Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Route 137 · Structure no. 04070
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,853 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Mill Road over Haviland Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.