Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06096
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,577
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 44 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 8,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,745 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook carry?
About 8,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Broadbridge Avenue over Bruce Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.