US Bridges

Martin L King DR over Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At RTE 136 Intersection · Structure no. 06136

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,546
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin L King DR over Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Martin L King DR over Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 12,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,642 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartin L King DR
CrossesBrook
LocationAt RTE 136 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07839, -73.4284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,546 (2024)
Projected traffic18,642 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Martin L King DR over Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin L King DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Martin L King DR over Brook carry?

About 12,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martin L King DR over Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Martin L King DR over Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.