Harbor Road over Mill River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft South of US RTE 1 · Structure no. 04951
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harbor Road over Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harbor Road over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 98 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harbor Road over Mill River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Harbor Road over Mill 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Harbor Road over Mill River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Harbor Road over Mill River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Harbor Road over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.