US Bridges

Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of Route 111 · Structure no. 04328

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,084 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 25 NB
CrossesWhitney Avenue
Location1.0 MI S of Route 111
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28181, -73.21735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2018)
Projected traffic28,084 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 NB over Whitney Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.