Valley Road over Aspetuck River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI E of Route 58 · Structure no. 04934
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Road over Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Aspetuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Aspetuck River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Aspetuck River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.