US Bridges

Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · West of Highview Avenue · Structure no. 04162

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,715 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Avenue
CrossesSpringdale Brook
LocationWest of Highview Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.09546, -73.51656
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,230 (2023)
Projected traffic13,715 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Avenue over Springdale 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook carry?

About 9,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Avenue over Springdale Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.