US Bridges

Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04226

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArctic Street
CrossesPembroke Lakes
Location0.3 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.18896, -73.17159
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.