Sturges Road over Mill River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Mill Hill Terrace · Structure no. 04952
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sturges Road over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sturges Road over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,152 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sturges Road over Mill River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sturges Road over Mill River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sturges Road over Mill River carry?
About 4,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sturges Road over Mill River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sturges Road over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.