US Bridges

Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI South of Junc US 6 · Structure no. 06919

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaw Mill Road
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.4 MI South of Junc US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41522, -73.34831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic773 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saw Mill Road over Pond 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 April 2024.

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

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Saw Mill Road over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.