Brookside Drive over Mill River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 58 · Structure no. 03697
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookside Drive over Mill River is a concrete slab carrying Brookside Drive over Mill River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brookside Drive over Mill River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookside Drive over Mill River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Brookside Drive over Mill River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brookside Drive over Mill River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Brookside Drive over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.