Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Mill Port Avenue · Structure no. 05000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile 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 Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River carry?
About 1,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lakeview Avenue over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.