Riverside Drive over Turney Creek
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft East of Route 1 · Structure no. 04958
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Turney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Riverside Drive over Turney Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Turney Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Turney Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Turney Creek carry?
About 3,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Turney Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Turney Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.