Route 142 over Farm River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .75 MI East of Route 704 · Structure no. 05398
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 142 over Farm River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 142 over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 142 over Farm River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 142 over Farm 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 142 over Farm River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 142 over Farm River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 142 over Farm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.