US Bridges

Andrews Drive over Goodwives River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 200 So. of Old King Hywy · Structure no. 04994

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Drive over Goodwives River is a concrete culvert carrying Andrews Drive over Goodwives River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAndrews Drive
CrossesGoodwives River
Location200 So. of Old King Hywy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07183, -73.47069
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2023)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Drive over Goodwives River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Andrews Drive over Goodwives River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Andrews Drive over Goodwives River carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Drive over Goodwives River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Drive over Goodwives River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.