US Bridges

Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft East of Route 59 · Structure no. 04956

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesHorse Tavern Brook
Location1000 Ft East of Route 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.19813, -73.23093
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,857 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Horse Tavern Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.