Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · West of Route 33 · Structure no. 04983
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Bald Hill Road over E Br 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bald Hill Road over E Br Silvermine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.