River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 04071
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns River Bank Road over East Branch Mianus River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.