Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · At the JCT of Valley Road · Structure no. 04957
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 386
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook is a concrete frame carrying Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merritt Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook carry?
About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt Street over Horse Tavern Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.