Route 104 over Rippowam River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 20 Ft S of Clover Hill DR · Structure no. 05963
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 104 over Rippowam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 104 over Rippowam River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,991 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 104 over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 104 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 104 over Rippowam River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 104 over Rippowam River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Route 104 over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.