US Bridges

Oneida Drive over Smith Cove

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 Mile South of I-95 · Structure no. 07123

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneida Drive over Smith Cove is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oneida Drive over Smith Cove in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOneida Drive
CrossesSmith Cove
Location0.25 Mile South of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.01694, -73.62139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic327 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Oneida Drive over Smith Cove built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneida Drive over Smith Cove 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oneida Drive over Smith Cove carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oneida Drive over Smith Cove?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Oneida Drive over Smith Cove?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.