COMSTOCK HILL AVEN
Carrying COMSTOCK HILL AVEN over ROUTE 15
0.8 MI S OF US ROUTE 7, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COMSTOCK HILL AVEN
The COMSTOCK HILL AVEN bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries COMSTOCK HILL AVEN over ROUTE 15. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 77,620 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 COMSTOCK HILL AVEN 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 77,620 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00716
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 COMSTOCK HILL AVEN 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 COMSTOCK HILL AVEN 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 COMSTOCK HILL AVEN?
COMSTOCK HILL AVEN in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COMSTOCK HILL AVEN inspected?
COMSTOCK HILL AVEN'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 77,620 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COMSTOCK HILL AVEN 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 COMSTOCK HILL AVEN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COMSTOCK HILL AVEN.
Who is responsible for maintaining COMSTOCK HILL AVEN?
Ownership is not specified for COMSTOCK HILL AVEN in the NBI.
How old is COMSTOCK HILL AVEN and does age affect safety?
COMSTOCK HILL AVEN 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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