Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI North of Route 53 · Structure no. 06135
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newtown Avenue over Stony 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook carry?
About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Newtown Avenue over Stony Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.