Cliffdale Road over Byram River
GoodPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI East of King ST · Structure no. 05016
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cliffdale Road over Byram River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliffdale Road over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cliffdale Road over Byram River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Cliffdale Road 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 Cliffdale Road over Byram River carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cliffdale Road over Byram River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cliffdale Road over Byram River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.