US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 M North of Route 15 · Structure no. 04944

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesPumpkin Ground Brook
Location0.8 M North of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24865, -73.13858
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2023)
Projected traffic698 by 2043
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 Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.