US Bridges

Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of Rte. 111 · Structure no. 02219

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,935 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 25
CrossesW. Branch Pequonnock Rvr
Location2 Miles North of Rte. 111
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.3091, -73.25715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic27,935 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 over W. Branch Pequonnock Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.