Route 108 over Means Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 3.5 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 01307
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 108 over Means Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 108 over Means Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 108 over Means Brook built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 108 over Means 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 108 over Means Brook carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 108 over Means Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 108 over Means Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.