Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 1500 E of Nunnawauk Road · Structure no. 05969
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,493 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River 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 Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ssr 490 over Pootatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.