US Bridges

Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 50 Ft W of River Run Road · Structure no. 06918

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Hill Road
CrossesPootatuck River
Location50 Ft W of River Run Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38361, -73.26918
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic773 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River 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 Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Pootatuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.