Valley Road over Silvermine River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Deep Valley Road · Structure no. 04997
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Silvermine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Valley Road over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Valley Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Silvermine River carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Silvermine River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.