Bridge Street over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft W of Route 137 · Structure no. 04066
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,530
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Rippowam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 12,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,618 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Street over Rippowam River carry?
About 12,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Rippowam River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.