Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · West of Route 33 · Structure no. 05991
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 822
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River carry?
About 822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ruscoe Road over E Br Silvermine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.