North Wilton Road over Silvermine River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 500 West of Valley Road · Structure no. 04963
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Wilton Road over Silvermine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Wilton Road over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Wilton Road over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is North Wilton Road over Silvermine 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does North Wilton Road over Silvermine River carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Wilton Road over Silvermine River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Wilton Road over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.