US Bridges

Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Off Meeker Hill RD · Structure no. 05322

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River is a wood or timber slab carrying Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,541 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoverty Hollow Rd.
CrossesAspetuck River
LocationOff Meeker Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31236, -73.33523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2023)
Projected traffic2,541 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poverty Hollow Rd. over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.