Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · At Fairfield Town Line · Structure no. 04971
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Road #2 over Sasco Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.