Farnum Road over Salmon Creek
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 W of Salmon Kill RD · Structure no. 05201
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farnum Road over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farnum Road over Salmon Creek in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farnum Road over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farnum Road over Salmon Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Farnum Road over Salmon Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Farnum Road over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Farnum Road over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.