Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · S of Church Hill RD · Structure no. 05020
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 885
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 105 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck 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 Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River carry?
About 885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Poverty Hollow RD over Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.