US Bridges

Surf Avenue over Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 330 Feet North of I-95 · Structure no. 06132

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,220
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surf Avenue over Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Surf Avenue over Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 11,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,672 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSurf Avenue
CrossesBrook
Location330 Feet North of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17577, -73.15368
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,220 (2023)
Projected traffic16,672 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Surf Avenue over Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surf Avenue over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Surf Avenue over Brook carry?

About 11,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Surf Avenue over Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Surf Avenue over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.