US Bridges

US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 53 · Structure no. 03823

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesBetts Pond Brook
Location0.1 MI S of Route 53
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12138, -73.40777
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic15,602 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over Betts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Betts Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.