FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SSR 476

Carrying SSR 476 over MILL CREEK

I-95 SB EXIT 18, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SSR 476

The SSR 476 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries SSR 476 over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SSR 476 compares

▲ 55.0
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
SSR 476 99.9 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01612

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SSR 476 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 476 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 476?

SSR 476 in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SSR 476 inspected?

SSR 476'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SSR 476 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 476?

SSR 476 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SSR 476?

SSR 476 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SSR 476 and does age affect safety?

SSR 476 was built in 1958, making it 68 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.