US Bridges

Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI E of Route 58 · Structure no. 05023

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,070
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Hill Road #
CrossesAspetuck River
Location.5 MI E of Route 58
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31703, -73.34167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2023)
Projected traffic3,076 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Church Hill Road # 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 Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Church Hill Road # over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.