US Bridges

Huntington Street over Farmill River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Rpute 108 · Structure no. 04159

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,212
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Street over Farmill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Huntington Street over Farmill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 17,212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,575 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuntington Street
CrossesFarmill River
Location0.5 MI S of Rpute 108
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.28844, -73.14088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,212 (2024)
Projected traffic25,575 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington Street over Farmill River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Huntington Street over Farmill 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 Huntington Street over Farmill River carry?

About 17,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Street over Farmill River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Street over Farmill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.