Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 225 Ft N of I-84 · Structure no. 04079
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,806
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,028 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Starr Avenue over Kohanza 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook carry?
About 12,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Starr Avenue over Kohanza Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.