West Cedar Street over Five Mile River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 800 Ft West Richards Ave · Structure no. 04152
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Cedar Street over Five Mile River is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Cedar Street over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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.
It carries about 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Cedar Street over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Cedar Street over Five Mile River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Cedar Street over Five Mile River carry?
About 5,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Cedar Street over Five Mile River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Cedar Street over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.