US Bridges

Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad

Poor

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Newtown Town Garage · Structure no. 05253

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 948 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Hill Road
CrossesHousatonic Railroad
LocationNewtown Town Garage
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38638, -73.27813
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2022)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Housatonic Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.