US Bridges

Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 25 · Structure no. 06516

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Drive
CrossesW.Branch of Pequonnock R
Location0.1 MI N of Route 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30102, -73.2491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic425 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R built?

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

What condition is Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R 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 Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Drive over W.Branch of Pequonnock R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.