Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 116 · Structure no. 02277
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,529 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 35 over Ridgefield Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.