US Bridges

Wilton Road over Wilton Pond

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Over Wilton Pond @ Dam · Structure no. 05044

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton Road over Wilton Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wilton Road over Wilton Pond in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilton Road
CrossesWilton Pond
LocationOver Wilton Pond @ Dam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64444, -73.06189
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2023)
Projected traffic306 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wilton Road over Wilton Pond built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilton Road over Wilton Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilton Road over Wilton Pond carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilton Road over Wilton Pond?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton Road over Wilton Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.