US Bridges

Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of Route 111 · Structure no. 04928

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River is a concrete culvert carrying Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBagburn Hill Road
CrossesHalfway River
Location0.9 MI N of Route 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38104, -73.20104
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic577 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bagburn Hill Road over Halfway River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.