US Bridges

SR 714 over Farmill River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI N of Route 108 · Structure no. 06215

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 714 over Farmill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 714 over Farmill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 714
CrossesFarmill River
Location2.0 MI N of Route 108
RouteState Highway 714
Coordinates41.27774, -73.12119
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic24,517 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 714 over Farmill River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 714 over Farmill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 714 over Farmill River carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 714 over Farmill River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 714 over Farmill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.