US Bridges

Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 390 Ft S of Route 37 · Structure no. 05743

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,385
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,945 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBalmforth Ave & Ma
CrossesPadanaram Brook
Location390 Ft S of Route 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.40368, -73.45599
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,385 (2024)
Projected traffic13,945 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balmforth Ave & Ma 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 Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook carry?

About 9,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns Balmforth Ave & Ma over Padanaram Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.