FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROSE HILL AVENUE

Carrying ROSE HILL AVENUE over STILL RIVER

ADJ.TO STETSON HATFACTORY, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROSE HILL AVENUE

The ROSE HILL AVENUE bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries ROSE HILL AVENUE over STILL RIVER. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,440 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.8 metric tons.

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

How ROSE HILL AVENUE compares

▲ 29.9
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
ROSE HILL AVENUE 74.8 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04175

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROSE HILL 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 ROSE HILL 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 ROSE HILL AVENUE?

ROSE HILL AVENUE in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROSE HILL AVENUE inspected?

ROSE HILL 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 7,440 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROSE HILL AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROSE HILL AVENUE?

ROSE HILL AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROSE HILL AVENUE?

ROSE HILL AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ROSE HILL AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ROSE HILL AVENUE was built in 2008, making it 18 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

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