US Bridges

Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 58 · Structure no. 05816

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,923
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter Road
CrossesAspetuck Reservoir
Location0.1 MI E of Route 58
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.24721, -73.31924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2024)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Center Road over Aspetuck Reservoir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.