Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI East of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04992
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Rings End Road over Gorhams Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.