Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04227
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River is a concrete tee beam carrying Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,244 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 | 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River carry?
About 8,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Island Brook Ave over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.