Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI East of Route 111 · Structure no. 05339
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,756
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,581 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River carry?
About 3,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Whitney Avenue #2 over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.