Bridge Safety in Connecticut
4,363 bridges, 209 Poor condition, avg age 57 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 4,363 |
| Good Condition | 1,210 |
| Fair Condition | 2,944 |
| Poor Condition | 209 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1832 |
| Average Age | 57 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 27.7% |
| % Fair | 67.5% |
| % Poor | 4.8% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Connecticut
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL PLAIN ROAD | Poor | 1958 | 130,300 | - |
| METRO NORTH RAILROAD | Poor | 1956 | 121,500 | - |
| HOCKANUM RIVER | Poor | 1962 | 75,400 | - |
| HAMILTON STREET | Poor | 1967 | 68,900 | - |
| ELM STREET | Poor | 1964 | 64,400 | - |
| I-84WB RTE8 NAUGATUCK RV | Poor | 1967 | 63,000 | - |
| ROUTE 161 | Poor | 1958 | 59,100 | - |
| P&W RAILROAD & UNION ST | Poor | 1950 | 55,700 | - |
| CSORR SR 598WB & TR803 | Poor | 1964 | 50,700 | - |
| P&W RR & HARTFORD AVE | Poor | 1942 | 47,500 | - |
| THAMES RV RR LOCAL ROADS | Poor | 1943 | 42,600 | - |
| SHADDUCK ROAD | Poor | 1964 | 35,800 | - |
| BYRAM RIVER | Poor | 1968 | 35,050 | - |
| BISHOP CROSSING RD | Poor | 1958 | 34,800 | - |
| QUINNIPIAC RIVER | Poor | 1946 | 33,700 | - |
| RTE 8 NAUG RIV M-N RR | Poor | 1967 | 33,600 | - |
| ROUTE 12 | Poor | 1964 | 33,500 | - |
| MC MULLEN AVENUE | Poor | 1943 | 32,000 | - |
| GROTON RESERVOIR | Poor | 1964 | 30,500 | - |
| ROUTE 8 SB & LOCAL ROADS | Poor | 1966 | 30,400 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Connecticut
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 598 WHITEHEAD HIGHWAY | Fair | 1832 | 194 yrs | 12,900 |
| HOUSATONIC RIVER | Fair | 1841 | 185 yrs | 1,100 |
| HOUSATONIC RIVER | Fair | 1842 | 184 yrs | 400 |
| RIPPOWAM RIVER | Fair | 1847 | 179 yrs | 5,700 |
| FIVE MILE RIVER | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 21,900 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 110 |
| MILL BROOK | Good | 1850 | 176 yrs | 994 |
| WEPAWAUG RIVER | Fair | 1855 | 171 yrs | 34,600 |
| NORWALK RIVER | Good | 1860 | 166 yrs | 13,800 |
| NONEWAUG RIVER | Good | 1860 | 166 yrs | 394 |
Bridge Safety in Connecticut
Bridge condition data for Connecticut comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.