Commerce Drive over Ash Creek
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles West of I-95 · Structure no. 04225
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Drive over Ash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Drive over Ash Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,965 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Commerce Drive over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commerce Drive over Ash Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Commerce Drive over Ash Creek carry?
About 12,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Commerce Drive over Ash Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Drive over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.