Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · South of Bluff Ave · Structure no. 04440
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,744 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 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 Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek carry?
About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Westmere Avenue over Farm Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.