Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04340
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.