River Road over Farm River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 80 · Structure no. 04880
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,076
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Farm River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Road over Farm River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does River Road over Farm River carry?
About 1,076 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Farm River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Farm River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.