US Bridges

Hickock Road over Silvermine River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Valley RD · Structure no. 04998

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickock Road over Silvermine River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hickock Road over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHickock Road
CrossesSilvermine River
Location1 MI East of Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.17791, -73.4818
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickock Road over Silvermine River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickock Road over Silvermine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Hickock Road over Silvermine River carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hickock Road over Silvermine River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hickock Road over Silvermine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.