US Bridges

Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Ramp from 25 SB to 15 NB · Structure no. 04377

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 25 TR 802
CrossesPequonnock River
LocationRamp from 25 SB to 15 NB
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.23551, -73.18455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR 802 over Pequonnock River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 TR 802 over Pequonnock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.