Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0 MI East of Route 53 · Structure no. 04125
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,334
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 126 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.
It carries about 10,334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,355 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Crosby Street over Padanaram 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook carry?
About 10,334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Crosby Street over Padanaram Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.