Dans Highway over Mill River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of West Road · Structure no. 05003
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 664
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dans Highway over Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dans Highway over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dans Highway over Mill River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Dans Highway over Mill 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Dans Highway over Mill River carry?
About 664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dans Highway over Mill River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dans Highway over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.