US Bridges

Route 58 over Cricker Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 160 Ft S. of Route 15 · Structure no. 06549

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Cricker Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 58 over Cricker Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 years old, older 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,180 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesCricker Brook
Location160 Ft S. of Route 15
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.20246, -73.26948
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic23,180 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 58 over Cricker Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Route 58 over Cricker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Cricker Brook carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Cricker Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 58 over Cricker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.