US Bridges

SR 806 over Limekiln Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of I-84 Exit 8 · Structure no. 06016

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 806 over Limekiln Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 806 over Limekiln Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,662 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 806
CrossesLimekiln Brook
Location0.2 MI S of I-84 Exit 8
RouteState Highway 806
Coordinates41.40965, -73.41432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic35,662 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 806 over Limekiln Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 806 over Limekiln 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 806 over Limekiln Brook carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 806 over Limekiln Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 806 over Limekiln Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.