WEST CEDAR STREET
Carrying WEST CEDAR STREET over FIVE MILE RIVER
800 FT WEST RICHARDS AVE, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST CEDAR STREET
The WEST CEDAR STREET bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries WEST CEDAR STREET over FIVE MILE RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,020 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 WEST CEDAR STREET compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,020 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
WEST CEDAR STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WEST CEDAR STREET 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 WEST CEDAR STREET?
WEST CEDAR STREET in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST CEDAR STREET inspected?
WEST CEDAR STREET'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 5,020 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST CEDAR STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST CEDAR STREET?
WEST CEDAR STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST CEDAR STREET?
WEST CEDAR STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WEST CEDAR STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST CEDAR STREET was built in 1910, making it 116 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.
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