Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · .25 MI East of Route 7 · Structure no. 05776
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 25 over Housatonic Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.