List of bridges of the Merritt Parkway

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This is a list of bridges of the Merritt Parkway, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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The 72 original bridges were designed by George L. Dunkelberger. Each bridge has a unique design that represents various 1930s architectural styles, such as Art Deco, Art Moderne, French Renaissance, Gothic, Neoclassicism, and Rustic. 23 of the bridges have been reconstructed in recent years, two of the original bridges were demolished in 1979, and one bridge was destroyed during the Great Flood of 1955. The presence of these artistic bridges is one of the reasons that the Merritt Parkway has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and documented by the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER).

Below is a list of the 42 bridges spanning the Merritt Parkway and another list of the 39 bridges carrying the Merritt Parkway. The lists are arranged from south to north.

Bridges spanning the Merritt Parkway

Bridge No.CarriesLocationBuiltDesignNotesHAER No.
695Round Hill RoadMP 3.48, Greenwich

41°05′02″N73°39′55″W / 41.0839°N 73.6652°W / 41.0839; -73.6652

1935Moderne/Modern Classicism. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 24 ft (7.3 m). Concrete with cast-concrete ornament.Adaptation of classical arch with keystone on pylons. Balustrade abstracted from classical sources. CT-68
696Lake AvenueMP 4.69, Greenwich

41°05′44″N73°38′55″W / 41.0956°N 73.6487°W / 41.0956; -73.6487

1940Art Deco. Double-arched rigid frame steel span resting on steel center piers. Abutments faced with random ashlar stone.Center piers and spans carry cast-iron ornament of grapevines and classicizing urns. Metal parts originally polychromed, and previous painted bright blue. As of October 2019, the bridge is now black with gold accents. CT-69
697North StreetMP 5.65, Greenwich

41°05′40″N73°37′57″W / 41.0945°N 73.6324°W / 41.0945; -73.6324

1937 (reconstructed 1993)Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete cast to suggest rusticated masonry. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Abstracted, simplified classicism apparent in balustrade. CT-70
699Stanwich RoadMP 7.44, Greenwich

41°05′50″N73°36′13″W / 41.0973°N 73.6036°W / 41.0973; -73.6036

1936 (reconstructed 1990)Moderne. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 64 ft (20 m).Bas-relief shield displaying winged wheel near top of each abutment. Cream-colored concrete with gray cast ornament. CT-72
700Guinea RoadMP 8.11, Stamford

41°06′03″N73°35′32″W / 41.1008°N 73.5921°W / 41.1008; -73.5921

1937Classical Revival/Rustic. Concrete arch bridge, 80 ft (24 m). Single span, segmental arch.Faced with rock-faced rubble stone and with rusticated voussoirs of rock-faced granite. CT-73
702Riverbank RoadMP 8.60, Stamford

41°06′02″N73°34′56″W / 41.1006°N 73.5822°W / 41.1006; -73.5822

1937Moderne. Concrete rigid-frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Faceted pylons; abstracted classical balustrades with enlarged faceted pedestals separating sections of plain balusters. CT-75
704Wire Mill RoadMP 9.91, Stamford

41°06′23″N73°33′33″W / 41.1065°N 73.5593°W / 41.1065; -73.5593

1938Moderne/Modern Classicism. Rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Concrete, colored gray and yellow. Balustrade with cartouche at center of span bearing Connecticut State Seal. Arching approaches. CT-77
707Newfield AvenueMP 11.34, Stamford

41°06′59″N73°32′07″W / 41.1163°N 73.5352°W / 41.1163; -73.5352

1937 (reconstructed 1995)Art Deco. Concrete with cast concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Cartouche bearing Connecticut State Seal above center of span flanked by banding of geometric ornament with curving striations. CT-80
708Ponus Ridge RoadMP 12.29, New Canaan

41°07′08″N73°31′03″W / 41.1189°N 73.5175°W / 41.1189; -73.5175

1937Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Cast-concrete ornament. Rusticated abutments; balustrade with cartouche bearing Connecticut State Seal at center of span. CT-81
710 Metro-North Railroad bridgeMP 13.32, New Canaan

41°07′01″N73°29′53″W / 41.1170°N 73.4980°W / 41.1170; -73.4980

1937Moderne. Concrete. Double span, segmental arches on piers, restrained ornament. CT-83
711/5810Lapham RoadMP 13.55, New Canaan

41°06′59″N73°29′37″W / 41.1165°N 73.4937°W / 41.1165; -73.4937

1989Art Deco. Rigid frame concrete with cast-concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Crenellated parapet. Cast panels with floral motifs ornament abutments. Grooved striations follow vertical and horizontal lines of abutments and span.
Original 1937 bridge replaced.
CT-38
712South Avenue (Route 124)MP 14.14, New Canaan

41°07′09″N73°28′59″W / 41.1191°N 73.4831°W / 41.1191; -73.4831

1937 (reconstructed 1997)Art Deco. Concrete with cast concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Saw-toothed parapet. On abutments, exuberant bas-relief scrolls rise as from fountain. CT-84
713White Oak Shade RoadMP 14.71, New Canaan

41°07′24″N73°28′25″W / 41.1232°N 73.4737°W / 41.1232; -73.4737

1938 (reconstructed 1991)Moderne. Concrete rigid frame, with cast-concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Saw-toothed parapet. On abutments, ornaments suggesting exfoliation of stone curl over vertical rods. CT-85
714/5811Marvin Ridge RoadMP 15.13, New Canaan

41°07′38″N73°28′03″W / 41.1271°N 73.4675°W / 41.1271; -73.4675

1989Moderne/Modern Classicism. Rigid frame concrete with cast-concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 63 ft (19 m).Inset panels with high relief urns on blue backgrounds near tops of abutments. Parapets have bas-relief panels imitating Roman grilles. Abstracted outlines of urns also inscribed under bridge.
Original 1937 bridge replaced.
CT-86
716Comstock Hill AvenueMP 16.53, Norwalk

41°08′15″N73°26′42″W / 41.1375°N 73.4449°W / 41.1375; -73.4449

1938 (reconstructed 1989)Moderne. Concrete rigid frame bridge with cast-concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 60 ft (18 m).Abutments have inset bas-relief panels depicting a Puritan and an Indian. Parapet of simple posts and panels. CT-88
722West Rocks RoadMP 18.08, Norwalk

41°08′44″N73°25′03″W / 41.1455°N 73.4174°W / 41.1455; -73.4174

1938 (reconstructed 1986)Moderne. Structural steel rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 64 ft (20 m).Restrained ornament. Split pylons. Crenellated molding. Recently repaired. Chainlink fence added at top. CT-94
723East Rocks RoadMP 18.48, Norwalk

41°08′56″N73°24′41″W / 41.1490°N 73.4113°W / 41.1490; -73.4113

1938Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 77 ft (23 m).Balustrade with Connecticut State Seal on shield at center of span. CT-95
724Grumman AvenueMP 18.97, Norwalk

41°09′12″N73°24′14″W / 41.1532°N 73.4039°W / 41.1532; -73.4039

1938 (reconstructed 1997)Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 60 ft (18 m).Sgraffito panels at top of abutments depict neoclassical griffons flanking Connecticut State Seal. Classicizing grille design forms metal railing. Chain-link fence added along parapet. CT-96
726Newtown TurnpikeMP 20.24, Westport

41°09′48″N73°23′00″W / 41.1634°N 73.3834°W / 41.1634; -73.3834

1939French Renaissance Revival. Concrete rigid frame bridge, 60 ft (18 m). Double span, rounded arches.Concrete cast and treated to imitate random ashlar stone facing. Apparently inspired by fortified bridge; historicizing details include solid parapet which, at the center of span, juts out around corbelled bracket or platform. CT-98
729Clinton AvenueMP 21.30, Westport

41°09′48″N73°21′48″W / 41.1634°N 73.3633°W / 41.1634; -73.3633

1940Moderne with classicizing details. Concrete abutments, steel span and railing. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Tower-like abutments with waterspouts. Shield patterns in metal railing. CT-100
732North AvenueMP 22.46, Westport

41°10′07″N73°20′32″W / 41.1685°N 73.3422°W / 41.1685; -73.3422

1939Art Deco. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 60 ft (18 m).Fiddle-head fern motif appears in two-toned concrete sgraffito within vertical stepped panels on abutments and in wrought-iron railing. Ferns, flowers, and snail are depicted in sgraffito panels that terminate parapets. Sgraffito undercourse is aggregate of Wisconsin black onyx and Swedish emerald pearl. Chain link fence added to parapet. CT-103
735Merwins LaneMP 24.23, Fairfield

41°10′49″N73°18′46″W / 41.1802°N 73.3129°W / 41.1802; -73.3129

1940Art Deco. Concrete, double span with segmental arches on piers.Concrete of center pier and abutments cast in horizontal layers that resemble overlapping clapboards. Sculptural, free-standing concrete butterflies on abutments. Metal railing: spider webs in panels with cast spider applied in different place on each panel. CT-106
736Redding RoadMP 24.71, Fairfield

41°11′07″N73°18′25″W / 41.1853°N 73.3069°W / 41.1853; -73.3069

1939Moderne. Concrete, single span, segmental arch on piers.Crenellated parapet CT-107
737Congress StreetMP 25.22, Fairfield

41°11′24″N73°17′58″W / 41.1900°N 73.2995°W / 41.1900; -73.2995

1938Moderne. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 60 ft (18 m).Towering skyscraper-like pylons flank a parapet with panels that project and recede in steps. CT-108
739Burr StreetMP 25.97, Fairfield

41°11′39″N73°17′09″W / 41.1943°N 73.2859°W / 41.1943; -73.2859

1939 (reconstructed 1994)Moderne. Concrete, cast-concrete ornament. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Abutments vertically striated with deep grooves and have cast bas-relief panels depicting engineers working on Parkway. Concrete parapet is crenellated and pierced. Chain-link fence added to parapet. CT-110
742Morehouse DriveMP 27.75, Fairfield

41°12′40″N73°15′44″W / 41.2111°N 73.2622°W / 41.2111; -73.2622

1939Art Deco. Concrete, cast-concrete ornament. Double span, segmental arches on piers.In cast concrete, grid of recessed lines suggests structure made of square blocks. Within squares, geometric patterning that features concentric quarter circles is concentrated on stepped, pierced parapet. Chain link fence added to east side parapet. CT-113
744Easton Turnpike (Route 59)MP 28.53, Fairfield

41°13′15″N73°15′16″W / 41.2208°N 73.2545°W / 41.2208; -73.2545

1936 (reconstructed 1995)Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete, single span, segmental arch on piers.Abutments have tall niches with grille-like ornaments at their bases. Balustrade is simple, classicizing. CT-55
745Park AvenueMP 29.23, Trumbull

41°13′41″N73°14′44″W / 41.2280°N 73.2455°W / 41.2280; -73.2455

1940Late Gothic Revival. Concrete, single span, round arch.Bracket at center of span supported by foliate corbel. Drain spouts follow curve of arch. CT-115
746Plattsville RoadMP 29.60, Trumbull

41°13′47″N73°14′20″W / 41.2298°N 73.2388°W / 41.2298; -73.2388

1939Moderne. Concrete, single span, segmental arch on piers.Connecticut State Seal in cast concrete bas relief at center of span. CT-116
747Madison AvenueMP 30.00, Trumbull

41°13′54″N73°13′56″W / 41.2317°N 73.2321°W / 41.2317; -73.2321

1939Moderne. Concrete, single span, segmental arch on piers.Concave vertical panels, each with a small recessed ornament centered near top, make up facing of bridge, including span. On each abutment, 2 panels fold out to form pier carrying, near top, flowers and scrolls. CT-117
748Main Street (Route 111)MP 30.58, Trumbull

41°13′56″N73°13′13″W / 41.2323°N 73.2204°W / 41.2323; -73.2204

1936 (reconstructed 2003)Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete, rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 60 ft (18 m).Concrete is cast in horizontal layers resembling overlapping clapboards. Bridge is topped by alternating sections of balustrade and solid parapet. CT-118
749Frenchtown RoadMP 31.04, Trumbull

41°13′55″N73°12′42″W / 41.2319°N 73.2118°W / 41.2319; -73.2118

1942French Renaissance. Double span, rounded arches.Concrete cast and treated to resemble random ashlar stone facing and chamfered voussoirs. Buttressed center pier. Solid parapet pierced with small square openings, suggesting fortified bridge. CT-119
4375 Route 25 south to Route 15 north rampMP 32.10, Trumbull

41°14′07″N73°11′32″W / 41.2354°N 73.1921°W / 41.2354; -73.1921

1981Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
4364Route 25 southMP 32.16, Trumbull

41°14′08″N73°11′27″W / 41.2356°N 73.1908°W / 41.2356; -73.1908

1981Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
4363Route 25 northMP 32.19, Trumbull

41°14′08″N73°11′26″W / 41.2356°N 73.1906°W / 41.2356; -73.1906

1981Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
4378Route 25 north to Route 15 south rampMP 32.35, Trumbull

41°14′10″N73°11′14″W / 41.2361°N 73.1872°W / 41.2361; -73.1872

1981Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
751Metro-North Railroad (abandoned)MP 32.40, Trumbull

41°14′11″N73°11′11″W / 41.2363°N 73.1864°W / 41.2363; -73.1864

1935 (abandoned 1981)Moderne/Utilitarian. Concrete abutments, boxed steel span, 62 feet 8 inches (19.1 m). Built-up pylons.This bridge would carry Berkshire Division trains if the branch was to be reactivated. Its panels and rivets seem to be designed at least partially for decorative appearance. Currently used as a pedestrian bridge. CT-56
5294Huntington Turnpike (Route 108),MP 33.73, Trumbull

41°14′16″N73°09′41″W / 41.2379°N 73.1613°W / 41.2379; -73.1613

1983Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span. Original 1940 trellis grille castings salvaged and reused.Original 1940 bridge carrying the Merritt Parkway demolished 1979. Current bridge not on NRHP.
5292Route 15 north to Route 8 north rampMP 34.13, Trumbull

41°14′14″N73°09′13″W / 41.2372°N 73.1535°W / 41.2372; -73.1535

1984Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
NANichols-Shelton RoadMP 34.14, Trumbull

41°14′14″N73°09′13″W / 41.2372°N 73.1535°W / 41.2372; -73.1535

1940 (demolished 1979) CT-125
5293Route 15 south to Route 8 south rampMP 34.15, Trumbull

41°14′14″N73°09′11″W / 41.2371°N 73.1530°W / 41.2371; -73.1530

1984Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Not on NRHP.
759James Farm RoadMP 36.06, Stratford

41°14′28″N73°07′03″W / 41.2410°N 73.1174°W / 41.2410; -73.1174

1940Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete, double span, rounded arches.Concrete cast to resemble rusticated masonry. Monumental pillars on each side of center pier support freestanding clusters, each made up of 4 sculpted bird wings. Pierced parapet suggests a balustrade. Cartouche on each abutment bears initials CHD, for "Connecticut Highway Department". CT-129

Bridges carrying the Merritt Parkway

Bridge No.Crosses overLocationBuiltDesignNotesHAER No.
691Byram RiverMP 1.63, Greenwich

41°03′32″N73°40′31″W / 41.0589°N 73.6753°W / 41.0589; -73.6753

1934 (reconstructed 1997)Utilitarian. Concrete, single straight span. CT-64
692/5653Riversville RoadMP 1.78, Greenwich

41°03′40″N73°40′29″W / 41.0610°N 73.6748°W / 41.0610; -73.6748

1988Moderne/Modern Classicism. Twin double spans, supported by center piers between road and river.Rectangular and circular recessed panels on piers and span.
Original 1935 bridge replaced.
CT-65
693Glenville Water Company Road (private)MP 2.31, Greenwich

41°04′04″N73°40′13″W / 41.0678°N 73.6702°W / 41.0678; -73.6702

1935Utilitarian/Moderne, Concrete arch bridge.Very simple; balustrade with chamfered balusters and pedestals with pyramidal caps. CT-66
694Converse Pond BrookMP 2.84, Greenwich

41°04′31″N73°40′10″W / 41.0752°N 73.6694°W / 41.0752; -73.6694

1935Utilitarian/Moderne. Concrete straight span.Very simple; balustrade with chamfered balusters. CT-67
698Taconic RoadMP 6.30, Greenwich

41°05′24″N73°37′20″W / 41.0900°N 73.6223°W / 41.0900; -73.6223

1936Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete arch.High, round arch with small keystone, between tapered, obelisk-like pylons. Bas-reliefs of Connecticut State Seal on inner faces of pylons. CT-71
701Mianus RiverMP 8.26, Stamford

41°06′02″N73°35′19″W / 41.1006°N 73.5887°W / 41.1006; -73.5887

1937 CT-74
703Long Ridge Road (Route 104)MP 9.47, Stamford

41°06′11″N73°33′58″W / 41.1030°N 73.5660°W / 41.1030; -73.5660

1936Moderne. Rigid frame concrete. Segmental arch on piers, 52 ft (16 m).Pleated parapet. Applied ornament in quarter-circle sunbursts and fountains. CT-76
705Rippowam RiverMP 10.12, Stamford

41°06′30″N73°33′20″W / 41.1083°N 73.5556°W / 41.1083; -73.5556

1936Rustic. Concrete arch, 56 ft (17 m).Rock-faced random ashlar facing. CT-78
706High Ridge Road (Route 137)MP 10.66, Stamford

41°06′43″N73°32′47″W / 41.1120°N 73.5465°W / 41.1120; -73.5465

1937 (reconstructed 1994)Moderne. Structural steel. Single span, segmental arch, 45 ft (14 m).Molded strip of geometric ornament at top of pylons. CT-79
709Old Stamford Road (Route 106)MP 13.24, New Canaan

41°07′02″N73°29′57″W / 41.1172°N 73.4993°W / 41.1172; -73.4993

1937 (reconstructed 1994)Moderne. Reinforced concrete, rigid frame. Single span, segmental arch, 45 ft (14 m).Vertically striated pylons and solid parapet of panels and pedestals. Bas-relief of Connecticut State Seal on inner face of pylons. CT-82
2144Five Mile RiverMP 14.87, New Canaan

41°07′29″N73°28′17″W / 41.1247°N 73.4713°W / 41.1247; -73.4713

1937 (reconstructed 1975)Not on NRHP.
715New Canaan Avenue (Route 123)MP 15.87, Norwalk

41°08′01″N73°27′24″W / 41.1337°N 73.4568°W / 41.1337; -73.4568

1937 (reconstructed 1995)Late Gothic Revival. Rigid frame steel span between concrete abutments, 45 ft (14 m).Triangular pylons with inset tracery panels; balustrade has low pointed arches between square posts. Shield on inner face of pylons. CT-87
717Silvermine AvenueMP 16.75, Norwalk

41°08′19″N73°26′27″W / 41.1387°N 73.4408°W / 41.1387; -73.4408

1938Moderne. Concrete, segmental arch on piers.Stepped pylons and simple balustrade. CT-89
718 Silvermine River MP 16.77, Norwalk

41°08′20″N73°26′24″W / 41.1389°N 73.4400°W / 41.1389; -73.4400

1957Utilitarian. Simply-supported girder design.Original 1938 bridge was destroyed during the Great Flood of 1955. Current bridge opened in 1957. CT-121
719Perry AvenueMP 17.11, Norwalk

41°08′26″N73°26′03″W / 41.1405°N 73.4343°W / 41.1405; -73.4343

1936Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, round arch, 30 ft (9.1 m).Prominent keystone. Simple balustrade. Bas-relief of Connecticut State Seal on inner face of pylons. CT-90
6069 U.S. Route 7 MP 17.28, Norwalk

41°08′29″N73°25′52″W / 41.1415°N 73.4310°W / 41.1415; -73.4310

1991Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel span.Not on NRHP.
720Metro-North Railroad bridgeMP 17.46, Norwalk

41°08′32″N73°25′41″W / 41.1422°N 73.4280°W / 41.1422; -73.4280

1937Utilitarian. Concrete skew span, 37 ft (11 m).Segmental arch on piers with wing walls. CT-91
721 Norwalk River MP 17.51, Norwalk

41°08′33″N73°25′37″W / 41.1424°N 73.4269°W / 41.1424; -73.4269

1938 (reconstructed 1988)Utilitarian. Concrete triple-arch bridge, 86 ft (26 m).Rounded arches with buttressed center pier. CT-92
530Main Avenue (SR 719)MP 17.58, Norwalk

41°08′33″N73°25′33″W / 41.1426°N 73.4257°W / 41.1426; -73.4257

1938Classical Revival/Rustic. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Twin single spans, segmental arches on piers, 62 ft (19 m).Random rubble facing with rock-faced granite voussoirs, quoins, and coping. CT-93
725Chestnut Hill Road (Route 53)MP 19.56, Norwalk

41°09′31″N73°23′41″W / 41.1585°N 73.3947°W / 41.1585; -73.3947

1937Concrete, simple balustrade. CT-97
727/5763Wilton Road (Route 33)MP 20.64, Westport

41°09′50″N73°22′33″W / 41.1638°N 73.3758°W / 41.1638; -73.3758

1989Modern Classicism. Concrete T-beam bridge, 52 ft (16 m).Original 1935 bridge replaced.
Wing walls with plain coping. Simple pylons and balustrade.
CT-39
728 Saugatuck River MP 21.07, Westport

41°09′49″N73°22′02″W / 41.1635°N 73.3672°W / 41.1635; -73.3672

1938 (reconstructed 1990)Moderne/Modern Classicism. Steel arch span.Rebuilt parapet has incised lines resembling drafted masonry, small piers carrying metal railing. CT-99
730Weston Road (Route 57)MP 21.57, Westport

41°09′50″N73°21′29″W / 41.1640°N 73.358°W / 41.1640; -73.358

1938 (reconstructed 1994)Moderne. Rigid frame concrete bridge, 48 ft (15 m). Single skew span, segmental arch on piers.Simple forms with crenellated parapet. CT-101
731Easton Road (Route 136)MP 21.74, Westport

41°09′54″N73°21′17″W / 41.1649°N 73.3547°W / 41.1649; -73.3547

1938 (reconstructed 1994)Moderne. Structural steel rigid frame bridge, 60 ft (18 m). Single span, segmental arch on piers and wing walls.Piers, wing walls and concrete facing of span have bold incised lines suggesting drafted masonry. Solid parapet. CT-102
733Bayberry LaneMP 23.08, Westport

41°10′18″N73°19′52″W / 41.1716°N 73.3310°W / 41.1716; -73.3310

1939Moderne. Concrete, elliptical arch.Balustrade with flat posts bearing pyramidal raised panels. CT-104
734Cross HighwayMP 23.58, Fairfield

41°10′27″N73°19′19″W / 41.1741°N 73.3220°W / 41.1741; -73.3220

1938Moderne. Concrete rigid frame. Single span, round arch, 36 ft (11 m).Built-up pylons have inset panels with naturalistic bas-relief flowers. Pierced parapet. CT-105
738Hillside RoadMP 25.44, Fairfield

41°11′29″N73°17′43″W / 41.1915°N 73.2953°W / 41.1915; -73.2953

1940Moderne.Concrete parapet with simple balustrade. CT-109
740Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58)MP 27.03, Fairfield

41°12′10″N73°16′13″W / 41.2029°N 73.2704°W / 41.2029; -73.2704

1938Moderne. Concrete, rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers, 61 ft (19 m). CT-111
741Cricker BrookMP 27.09, Fairfield

41°12′13″N73°16′12″W / 41.2036°N 73.2699°W / 41.2036; -73.2699

1940Minor structure. CT-112
743 Mill River MP 28.05, Fairfield

41°12′53″N73°15′34″W / 41.2148°N 73.2594°W / 41.2148; -73.2594

1940Utilitarian. Concrete, segmental archNo parapet or balustrade. CT-114
750Reservoir AvenueMP 31.89, Trumbull

41°14′06″N73°11′45″W / 41.2349°N 73.1958°W / 41.2349; -73.1958

1939Moderne/Modern Classicism. Concrete rigid frame bridge. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Greek-key molding and balustrade with chamfered posts. CT-120
752 Pequonnock River MP 32.43, Trumbull

41°14′11″N73°11′09″W / 41.2364°N 73.1859°W / 41.2364; -73.1859

1993Original 1935 bridge replaced. CT-57
753White Plains Road (Route 127)MP 32.75, Trumbull

41°14′14″N73°10′46″W / 41.2372°N 73.1794°W / 41.2372; -73.1794

1934 (reconstructed 1990)Moderne. Concrete rigid frame, single span segmental arch.Built-up pylons. Simple balustrade. CT-122
754Unity RoadMP 33.03, Trumbull

41°14′13″N73°10′27″W / 41.237°N 73.1743°W / 41.237; -73.1743

1940 (reconstructed 1997)Moderne. Steel span with concrete abutments.Railing of horizontal strips with decorative posts and curling inserts. CT-123
NAHuntington Turnpike (Route 108),MP 33.73, Trumbull

41°14′16″N73°09′41″W / 41.2379°N 73.1613°W / 41.2379; -73.1613

1940 (demolished 1979) CT-124
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Route 8 MP 34.11, Trumbull

41°14′14″N73°09′13″W / 41.2372°N 73.1535°W / 41.2372; -73.1535

1983Utilitarian. Concrete abutments with straight steel beam span.Two separate bridges. Original 1940 bridge crossing over the Merritt Parkway demolished 1979. Current bridge not on NRHP.
756Huntington RoadMP 34.84, Stratford

41°14′14″N73°08′24″W / 41.2371°N 73.1399°W / 41.2371; -73.1399

1940Moderne. Concrete, single span, segmental arch on piers.Faceted quoins adorn pylons and solid parapet. CT-126
757Cutspring RoadMP 35.34, Stratford

41°14′17″N73°07′50″W / 41.2381°N 73.1305°W / 41.2381; -73.1305

1940Moderne. Concrete, single span, segmental arch.Solid panel of white concrete at center of balustrade. CT-127
758Pumpkin BrookMP 35.57, Stratford

41°14′20″N73°07′35″W / 41.2388°N 73.1264°W / 41.2388; -73.1264

1941Minor structure. CT-128
760Main Street (Route 110)MP 36.87, Stratford

41°14′43″N73°06′09″W / 41.2452°N 73.1026°W / 41.2452; -73.1026

1940 (reconstructed 1997)Art Deco. Concrete abutments, metal span and railing. Single span, segmental arch on piers.Stripes of different-colored concrete continue lines of arch onto abutments. Giant sheet metal cut-outs of flowers and leaves ornament spandrels. CT-130

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