Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · At JCT of Canterbury Lane · Structure no. 04954
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River is a concrete frame carrying Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,868 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Morehouse HWY #1 over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.