Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 125 Ft W of Route 37 · Structure no. 05483
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,810
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,091 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook carry?
About 8,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Golden Hill Road over Padanaram Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.