Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Next to Tupper Drive · Structure no. 04170
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 92 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,813 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Soundview Avenue over Cummings 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 Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook carry?
About 1,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Soundview Avenue over Cummings Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.