Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Blvd & Hanover RD · Structure no. 05429
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 106 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Road over Housatonic Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.