US Bridges

SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .96 MI N of White ST JCT · Structure no. 05981

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 805 (federal Ro
CrossesBeaver Brook RD
Location.96 MI N of White ST JCT
RouteState Highway 805
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41115, -73.42711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 805 (federal Ro over Beaver Brook RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.