Route 25 over Pootatuck River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Near Monroe Town Line · Structure no. 02235
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 25 over Pootatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 25 over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 25 over Pootatuck River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 25 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 25 over Pootatuck River carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 25 over Pootatuck River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 25 over Pootatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.