Comly Avenue over Byram River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Over Byram River · Structure no. 05013
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,483
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comly Avenue over Byram River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comly Avenue over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,483 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Comly Avenue over Byram River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Comly Avenue over Byram 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 2023.
How much traffic does Comly Avenue over Byram River carry?
About 2,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Comly Avenue over Byram River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Comly Avenue over Byram River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.