US Bridges

Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 West of Hanover RD · Structure no. 06264

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Brook Road
CrossesPond Brook
Location100 West of Hanover RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.45967, -73.32747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Brook Road over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.