Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir
PoorClosed to trafficFairfield County, Connecticut · Opp Rt 137 N of Route 15 · Structure no. 04069
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir carry?
About 4,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.