US Bridges

Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 500 W of Wood Creek Road · Structure no. 05106

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMusket Ridge Road
CrossesBall Pond Brook
Location500 W of Wood Creek Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.46309, -73.47019
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Musket Ridge Road 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 Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Musket Ridge Road over Ball Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.