US Bridges

Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 300 W of Washington ST · Structure no. 05667

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 9,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,715 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPulaski Street
CrossesWest Branch Rippowam Rv
Location300 W of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.04408, -73.54506
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,230 (2023)
Projected traffic13,715 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv 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 Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv carry?

About 9,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Street over West Branch Rippowam Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.