Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1000 North of Route 33 · Structure no. 04980
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Middlebrook Farm R over Comstock Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.