US Bridges

US Route 1 over Strickland Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At Int of Sinawoy RD · Structure no. 01952

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Strickland Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 1 over Strickland Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 114 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,786 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesStrickland Brook
LocationAt Int of Sinawoy RD
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.03812, -73.59938
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic27,786 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US Route 1 over Strickland Brook built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US Route 1 over Strickland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Strickland Brook carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Strickland Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Strickland Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.