US Bridges

Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 375 Ft E of Route 104 · Structure no. 05007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,090
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Drive
CrossesRippowam River
Location375 Ft E of Route 104
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.09033, -73.55972
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2023)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham Drive 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 Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Drive over Rippowam River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.