US Bridges

Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River

Poor

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At the Weston Town Line · Structure no. 04961

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJudges Hollow RD
CrossesAspetuck River
LocationAt the Weston Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21347, -73.32901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic461 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Judges Hollow RD over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.