Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River
PoorClosed to trafficFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.75 MI W of Route 137 · Structure no. 04067
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,390
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,037 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Heights Road 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 Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River carry?
About 3,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Heights Road over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.