Route 106 over Silvermine River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Wilton - New Canaan Tl · Structure no. 05874
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 106 over Silvermine River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 106 over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 106 over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 106 over Silvermine 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 106 over Silvermine River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 106 over Silvermine River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 106 over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.