US Bridges

Broad Street over Ferry Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 200 Ft East of Route 130 · Structure no. 06133

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Ferry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street over Ferry Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesFerry Creek
Location200 Ft East of Route 130
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.18986, -73.12366
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic877 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Broad Street over Ferry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Ferry Creek 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 Broad Street over Ferry Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Ferry Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Broad Street over Ferry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.