Farmill Crossing over Farmill River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of RTE 8 Exit 12 · Structure no. 05279
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,185
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farmill Crossing over Farmill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmill Crossing over Farmill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farmill Crossing over Farmill River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farmill Crossing 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Farmill Crossing over Farmill River carry?
About 1,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Farmill Crossing over Farmill River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Farmill Crossing over Farmill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.