Route 106 over Five Mile River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 475 Ft S of Route 123 · Structure no. 05706
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 106 over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 106 over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 106 over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 106 over Five Mile 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Route 106 over Five Mile River carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 106 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 106 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.