US Bridges

Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Berkshire Corporate Park · Structure no. 06506

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Drive
CrossesSR 840 & Housatonic RR
LocationBerkshire Corporate Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42673, -73.41182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2021)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Drive over SR 840 & Housatonic RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.