US Bridges

Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 600 North of Backus Ave · Structure no. 06233

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,079
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,079 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,490 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKenosia Ave
CrossesMiry Brook
Location600 North of Backus Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.37642, -73.4899
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,079 (2024)
Projected traffic13,490 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook carry?

About 9,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kenosia Ave over Miry Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.