Studio Road over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 700 from Wire Mill Road · Structure no. 05506
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Studio Road over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Studio Road over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Studio Road over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Studio Road over Rippowam River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Studio Road over Rippowam River carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Studio Road over Rippowam River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Studio Road over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.