Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 50 Feet East of Route 58 · Structure no. 05220
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Hill Road over Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.