West Broad Street over Rippowam River
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 137 · Structure no. 04065
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Broad Street over Rippowam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Broad Street over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,129 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 68 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Broad Street over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is West Broad Street over Rippowam River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does West Broad Street over Rippowam River carry?
About 14,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Broad Street over Rippowam River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns West Broad Street over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.