BURNELL BLVD
Carrying BURNELL BLVD over METRO-NORTH & NORWALK RV
0.1 MILE WEST OF MAIN ST., Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BURNELL BLVD
The BURNELL BLVD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries BURNELL BLVD over METRO-NORTH & NORWALK RV. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 80.5 meters (264 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,909 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BURNELL BLVD 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
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 80.5 m (264 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,909 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04046
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURNELL BLVD 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 BURNELL BLVD 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 BURNELL BLVD?
BURNELL BLVD 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 BURNELL BLVD inspected?
BURNELL BLVD'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 4,909 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURNELL BLVD 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 BURNELL BLVD?
BURNELL BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BURNELL BLVD?
BURNELL BLVD is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is BURNELL BLVD and does age affect safety?
BURNELL BLVD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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