US Bridges

Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At JCT of Pond Brook Rd. · Structure no. 05025

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorges Hill Road
CrossesPond Brook
LocationAt JCT of Pond Brook Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.44896, -73.34144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Hill Road over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.