US Bridges

Farmill Street over Farmill River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Waverly Road · Structure no. 05278

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,769
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmill Street over Farmill River is a concrete culvert carrying Farmill Street over Farmill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,769 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarmill Street
CrossesFarmill River
Location0.3 MI N of Waverly Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.29104, -73.175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,769 (2024)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmill Street over Farmill River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmill Street over Farmill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Farmill Street over Farmill River carry?

About 1,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farmill Street over Farmill River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Farmill Street over Farmill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.