US Bridges

Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 37 · Structure no. 05485

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,215
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 20,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,037 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHayestown Ave
CrossesPadanaram Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Route 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41274, -73.45396
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,215 (2024)
Projected traffic30,037 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayestown Ave over Padanaram 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook carry?

About 20,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hayestown Ave over Padanaram Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.