COLD SPRING ROAD
Carrying COLD SPRING ROAD over RIPPOWAM RIVER
0.4 MI W OF ROUTE 137, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLD SPRING ROAD
The COLD SPRING ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries COLD SPRING ROAD over RIPPOWAM RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.4 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,470 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 56.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COLD SPRING ROAD 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,470 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03679
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 COLD SPRING ROAD 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 COLD SPRING ROAD 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 COLD SPRING ROAD?
COLD SPRING ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLD SPRING ROAD inspected?
COLD SPRING ROAD'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 7,470 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLD SPRING ROAD 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 COLD SPRING ROAD?
COLD SPRING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLD SPRING ROAD?
COLD SPRING ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is COLD SPRING ROAD and does age affect safety?
COLD SPRING ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
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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