US Bridges

Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of RTE 7 and RTE 102 · Structure no. 01299

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 102
CrossesCooper Pond Brook
LocationJCT of RTE 7 and RTE 102
RouteState Highway 102
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26799, -73.44383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic7,727 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 102 over Cooper Pond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 102 over Cooper Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.