US Bridges

Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 150 Ft North of Route 136 · Structure no. 04933

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,927 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Redding Road
CrossesAspetuck River
Location150 Ft North of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2206, -73.32496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic2,927 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Redding Road over Aspetuck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Redding Road over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.