US Bridges

Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI N E of Route 37 JCT · Structure no. 05104

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,532
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill Road #1
CrossesBall Pond Brook
Location.5 MI N E of Route 37 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.4667, -73.47472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2023)
Projected traffic3,762 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill Road #1 over Ball 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill Road #1 over Ball Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.