Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North of Route 57 · Structure no. 04967
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River is a concrete slab carrying Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,122 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Frequently asked questions
When was Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River carry?
About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lyons Plain Road over Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.