Route 80 over Farm River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of Route 100 · Structure no. 01127
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 80 over Farm River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 80 over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 80 over Farm River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Route 80 over Farm 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 80 over Farm River carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 80 over Farm River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 80 over Farm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.