Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · At Fairfield Town Line · Structure no. 04972
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook is a concrete frame carrying Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Greens Farms Road 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 Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook carry?
About 3,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Greens Farms Road over Sasco Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.