US Bridges

Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N. of Route 15 · Structure no. 05945

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground 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 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,868 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCutspring Road
CrossesPumpkin Ground Brook
Location0.2 MI N. of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24056, -73.13271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2023)
Projected traffic2,868 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cutspring Road over Pumpkin Ground Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.