Brewster Street over Ash Creek
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI North of Route 130 · Structure no. 04203
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brewster Street over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brewster Street over Ash Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 96 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,449 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brewster Street over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Brewster Street over Ash Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Brewster Street over Ash Creek carry?
About 4,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brewster Street over Ash Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Brewster Street over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.