Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At Fairfield Town Line · Structure no. 05836
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beachside Avenue over Sasco 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 Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Beachside Avenue over Sasco Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.