US Bridges

Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Huntingtown R · Structure no. 07126

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River is a concrete frame carrying Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesMeadow Brook Road
CrossesPootatuck River
Location0.1 MI E of Huntingtown R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.36011, -73.28211
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Brook Road over Pootatuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.