PERRY AVENUE
Carrying PERRY AVENUE over SILVERMINE RIVER
300-FT E. SILVERMINE RD, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PERRY AVENUE
The PERRY AVENUE bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries PERRY AVENUE over SILVERMINE RIVER. It was built in 1899, making it 127 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,388 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 superstructure at 6/9, 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PERRY AVENUE 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
- 1899
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,388 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04130
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 PERRY AVENUE 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 PERRY AVENUE 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 PERRY AVENUE?
PERRY AVENUE in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PERRY AVENUE inspected?
PERRY AVENUE'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 1,388 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PERRY AVENUE 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 PERRY AVENUE?
PERRY AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PERRY AVENUE?
PERRY AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PERRY AVENUE and does age affect safety?
PERRY AVENUE was built in 1899, making it 127 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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