E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 595 Ft E of Route 53 · Structure no. 05990
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,418
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 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 4,418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is E Franklin Street 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 E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook carry?
About 4,418 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns E Franklin Street over Padanaram Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.