US Bridges

Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Int RTE55 Golf Course Ent · Structure no. 06623

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEvans Hill Road
CrossesWimisink Brook
LocationInt RTE55 Golf Course Ent
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64516, -73.4924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Hill Road over Wimisink 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Hill Road over Wimisink Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.