River Road #2 over Strickland Brook
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · At Strickland Road · Structure no. 03957
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road #2 over Strickland Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road #2 over Strickland Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,361 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road #2 over Strickland Brook built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road #2 over Strickland Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does River Road #2 over Strickland Brook carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Road #2 over Strickland Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns River Road #2 over Strickland Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.