US Bridges

Currituck Road over Pond Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 East of Route 25 · Structure no. 04289

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,915
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Currituck Road over Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Currituck Road over Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,817 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCurrituck Road
CrossesPond Brook
Location100 East of Route 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.43598, -73.35592
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,915 (2024)
Projected traffic5,817 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Currituck Road over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Currituck Road over Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Currituck Road over Pond Brook carry?

About 3,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Currituck Road over Pond Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Currituck Road over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.