E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 8 · Structure no. 04252
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,343
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River is a steel movable - bascule carrying E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 109 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 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,967 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River carry?
About 3,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns E. Washington Ave over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.