Lane Street over Means Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Huntington RD · Structure no. 05949
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lane Street over Means Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lane Street over Means Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lane Street over Means Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Lane Street over Means 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lane Street over Means Brook carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lane Street over Means Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lane Street over Means Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.