US Bridges

SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Int of SR 840 & SR805 · Structure no. 00553

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,838 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 805 (federal Ro
CrossesBeaver Brook
LocationInt of SR 840 & SR805
RouteState Highway 805
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42086, -73.41973
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2019)
Projected traffic32,838 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.