Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At Stamford Town Line · Structure no. 05852
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reservoir Lane 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Reservoir Lane over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.