US Bridges

Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Route 106 · Structure no. 05574

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJelliff Mill Road
CrossesNoroton River
Location0.1 MI West of Route 106
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.11872, -73.50131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2023)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jelliff Mill Road over Noroton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.