US Route 1 over Rippowam River

Fair Condition50 years old14,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location0.2 Mi S Of Route 137
CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesRippowam River
Coordinates41.05069, -73.54567

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length145.0 ft (44.2 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width104.0 ft (31.7 m)
Deck Area1401.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1976 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03824

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