US Bridges

Elm Drive over Deep Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 300 Ft S of Brushy Hill R · Structure no. 06924

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Drive over Deep Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Drive over Deep Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Drive
CrossesDeep Brook
Location300 Ft S of Brushy Hill R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39755, -73.29796
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2022)
Projected traffic1,590 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 Elm Drive over Deep Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Drive over Deep 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 Elm Drive over Deep Brook carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elm Drive over Deep Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Drive over Deep Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.