Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 300W of Ponus Ridge Road · Structure no. 05853
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Trinity Pass Road 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 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam River carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Trinity Pass Road 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 Trinity Pass Road over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.