US Bridges

US Route 1 over Stoney Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI South of I-95 UP · Structure no. 05385

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Stoney Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 1 over Stoney Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesStoney Brook
Location0.7 MI South of I-95 UP
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.06357, -73.48163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2020)
Projected traffic17,534 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Route 1 over Stoney Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over Stoney Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Stoney Brook carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Stoney Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Stoney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.