US Bridges

Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of Route 136 · Structure no. 04969

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBayberry Lane #2
CrossesAspetuck River
Location0.1 MI North of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.18666, -73.34277
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bayberry Lane #2 over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.