North Street over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 137 · Structure no. 03855
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Rippowam River is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Street over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 5 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,516 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Street over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is North Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does North Street over Rippowam River carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Street over Rippowam River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.