South Park Avenue over Mill River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 04212
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,386
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Park Avenue over Mill River is a concrete slab carrying South Park Avenue over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 4,386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,517 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Park Avenue over Mill River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Park Avenue over Mill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does South Park Avenue over Mill River carry?
About 4,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Park Avenue over Mill River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns South Park Avenue over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.