Mountain Road over Wataba Lake
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Bennetts Farm · Structure no. 05887
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mountain Road over Wataba Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Road over Wataba Lake in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mountain Road over Wataba Lake built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Mountain Road over Wataba Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Mountain Road over Wataba Lake carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mountain Road over Wataba Lake?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Mountain Road over Wataba Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.