Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 M N of Rt 110 & 113 · Structure no. 04945
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Whippoorwill LA #1 over Pumpkin Ground Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.