Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 500 Ft W of Route 33 · Structure no. 05648
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,759 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sylvan Road South over Stony 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook carry?
About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sylvan Road South over Stony Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.