SSR 454
Carrying SSR 454 over INDIAN HOLE BROOK
0.5 MILE N OF RT 110, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SSR 454
The SSR 454 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries SSR 454 over INDIAN HOLE BROOK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SSR 454 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01602
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SSR 454 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 SSR 454 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 SSR 454?
SSR 454 in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SSR 454 inspected?
SSR 454'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 700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SSR 454 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SSR 454?
SSR 454 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SSR 454?
SSR 454 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SSR 454 and does age affect safety?
SSR 454 was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
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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