US Bridges

Mill Street over Byram River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Greenwich-Port Chester Tl · Structure no. 06249

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Byram River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mill Street over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesByram River
LocationGreenwich-Port Chester Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.004, -73.65857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2020)
Projected traffic21,694 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Byram River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Byram 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Byram River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Byram River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Byram River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.