Route 127 over Pequonnock River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 04331
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 127 over Pequonnock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 127 over Pequonnock River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,939 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 127 over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 127 over Pequonnock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.
How much traffic does Route 127 over Pequonnock River carry?
About 11,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 127 over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Route 127 over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.