Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · O/E Branch Byram Rv · Structure no. 05015
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River is a concrete frame carrying Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porchuck 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 Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Porchuck Road over East Branch Byram River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.