US Bridges

Partrick Road over Stony Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI North of Route 53 · Structure no. 06187

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Partrick Road over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Partrick Road over Stony Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPartrick Road
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.6 MI North of Route 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.15042, -73.38736
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Partrick Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Partrick Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Partrick Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Partrick Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Partrick Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.