US Bridges

Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1/4 Mile West of Route 39 · Structure no. 06876

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarwood Drive
CrossesMorrissey Brook
Location1/4 Mile West of Route 39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59504, -73.50067
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarwood Drive over Morrissey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood Drive over Morrissey Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.