James Street over Silvermine River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Perry Ave · Structure no. 04989
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,506
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Silvermine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,611 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is James Street over Silvermine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does James Street over Silvermine River carry?
About 10,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Silvermine River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.