Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 53 · Structure no. 06184
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,405
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,405 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,461 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garamella Blvd over Padanaram 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook carry?
About 10,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Garamella Blvd over Padanaram Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.