Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Opp Greenwich Ave · Structure no. 04064
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,156 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Richmond Hill Ave 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 Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Hill Ave over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.