US Route 1 over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 137 · Structure no. 03824
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 1 over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 49 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,991 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 104 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US Route 1 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Rippowam River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Rippowam River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.