Route 137 over Rippowam River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of Route 15 · Structure no. 01350
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 137 over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 137 over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,140 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 137 over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 137 over Rippowam 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 137 over Rippowam River carry?
About 14,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 137 over Rippowam River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Route 137 over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.