Route 124 over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI from New York S L · Structure no. 00917
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 124 over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 124 over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 124 over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 124 over Rippowam 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 124 over Rippowam River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 124 over Rippowam River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 124 over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.