Perry Avenue over Silvermine River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 300-FT E. Silvermine RD · Structure no. 04130
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,415
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perry Avenue over Silvermine River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Perry Avenue over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 126 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,103 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perry Avenue over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Perry Avenue over Silvermine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Perry Avenue over Silvermine River carry?
About 1,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Perry Avenue over Silvermine River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Perry Avenue over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.