Bailiwick Road over Byram River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Riversville & Bailiwick · Structure no. 05491
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bailiwick Road over Byram River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailiwick Road over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bailiwick Road over Byram River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bailiwick 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 Bailiwick Road over Byram River carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bailiwick Road over Byram River?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bailiwick Road over Byram River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.