Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of US Route 6 · Structure no. 05094
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,080
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,492 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp carry?
About 9,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kenosia Avenue over Mill Plain Swamp?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.