Congress Street #2 over Mill River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W of Route 59 · Structure no. 04196
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,505
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Street #2 over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Street #2 over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Street #2 over Mill River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Street #2 over Mill 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 2023.
How much traffic does Congress Street #2 over Mill River carry?
About 6,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Congress Street #2 over Mill River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Street #2 over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.