US Bridges

Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1000 North of JCT Rt 302 · Structure no. 06509

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockwell Road
CrossesLimekiln Brook
Location1000 North of JCT Rt 302
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38373, -73.37614
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2023)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwell Road over Limekiln 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rockwell Road over Limekiln Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.