US Bridges

Route 25 SB over Route 127

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 04367

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 SB over Route 127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 SB over Route 127 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,421 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 25 SB
CrossesRoute 127
Location0.6 MI N of Route 15
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24222, -73.19022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2021)
Projected traffic29,421 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Route 127 built?

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

What condition is Route 25 SB over Route 127 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 SB over Route 127 carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 SB over Route 127?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 SB over Route 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.