US Bridges

Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 200 South of RTE.15 Op · Structure no. 05014

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,940
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,854 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiversville Road
CrossesEast Branch Byram River
Location200 South of RTE.15 Op
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.06045, -73.67445
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2023)
Projected traffic5,854 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riversville Road over East Branch 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 Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Riversville Road over East Branch Byram River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.