West Broad Street over Rippowam River

Poor Condition72 years old14,220 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location0.2 Mi W Of Route 137
CarriesWest Broad Street
CrossesRippowam River
Coordinates41.05557, -73.54375

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length126.0 ft (38.4 m)
Max Span61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area794.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,220 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04065

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