WHITE OAK SHADE RD
Carrying WHITE OAK SHADE RD over ROUTE 15
OVER ROUTE 15, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHITE OAK SHADE RD
The WHITE OAK SHADE RD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries WHITE OAK SHADE RD over ROUTE 15. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 72,920 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHITE OAK SHADE RD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 72,920 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00713
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHITE OAK SHADE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WHITE OAK SHADE RD against other structures in Fairfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WHITE OAK SHADE RD?
WHITE OAK SHADE RD in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHITE OAK SHADE RD inspected?
WHITE OAK SHADE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 72,920 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITE OAK SHADE RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WHITE OAK SHADE RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WHITE OAK SHADE RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHITE OAK SHADE RD?
Ownership is not specified for WHITE OAK SHADE RD in the NBI.
How old is WHITE OAK SHADE RD and does age affect safety?
WHITE OAK SHADE RD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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