US Bridges

Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Poverty Hollo · Structure no. 06923

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEquestrian Ridge
CrossesAspetuck River
Location0.2 MI W of Poverty Hollo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.35428, -73.33892
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Equestrian Ridge over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.