US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Near JCT Hillcrest DR · Structure no. 01844

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesPond Brook
LocationNear JCT Hillcrest DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.42093, -73.3559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic74 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.