US Bridges

N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .7M NW of Ex 28 Route 15 · Structure no. 06163

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River is a concrete frame carrying N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Porchuck Road
CrossesE Branch of Byram River
Location.7M NW of Ex 28 Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.08833, -73.67817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2023)
Projected traffic339 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Porchuck Road over E Branch of Byram River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.