Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 700 Feet East of Route 1 · Structure no. 04991
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,820
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook is a concrete slab carrying Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,676 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook carry?
About 3,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Kings Highway over Stony Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.