Park Avenue over Gulf Stream
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 South of E Lawton ST · Structure no. 05081
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Avenue over Gulf Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Avenue over Gulf Stream in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Avenue over Gulf Stream built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Park Avenue over Gulf Stream 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Park Avenue over Gulf Stream carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Park Avenue over Gulf Stream?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Park Avenue over Gulf Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.