Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of Route 111 · Structure no. 05298
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mine Road over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.