US Bridges

Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI S of Exit 4 I-95NB · Structure no. 05012

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,215
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,721 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDavis Avenue #2
CrossesIndian Harbor
Location.5 MI S of Exit 4 I-95NB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02118, -73.61407
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2023)
Projected traffic10,721 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor built?

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

What condition is Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Avenue #2 over Indian Harbor?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.