Sherwood Avenue over Byram River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Over Byram River · Structure no. 05018
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood Avenue over Byram River is a concrete frame carrying Sherwood Avenue over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,935 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,847 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 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 | 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 Sherwood Avenue over Byram River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherwood 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 Sherwood Avenue over Byram River carry?
About 3,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sherwood Avenue over Byram River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood Avenue over Byram River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.