SR 816 over Pootatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Center of Sandy Hook · Structure no. 05647
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 816 over Pootatuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 816 over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 816 over Pootatuck River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 816 over Pootatuck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 816 over Pootatuck River carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 816 over Pootatuck River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SR 816 over Pootatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.