US Route 1 over West River

Poor Condition76 years old17,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location0.1 Mi S Of Route 10
CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesWest River
Coordinates41.29730, -72.95078

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Max Span48.2 ft (14.7 m)
Deck Width65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Area617.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,600 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00331

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