US Bridges

Augur Road over Farm River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 200 Ft W of Route 22 · Structure no. 06022

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augur Road over Farm River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Augur Road over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAugur Road
CrossesFarm River
Location200 Ft W of Route 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36218, -72.80154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2016)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augur Road over Farm River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Augur Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Augur Road over Farm River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Augur Road over Farm River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Augur Road over Farm River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.