E. WASHINGTON AVE
Carrying E. WASHINGTON AVE over PEQUONNOCK RIVER
0.2 MI E OF ROUTE 8, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E. WASHINGTON AVE
The E. WASHINGTON AVE bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries E. WASHINGTON AVE over PEQUONNOCK RIVER. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 70.9 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,310 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E. WASHINGTON AVE 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
- 1916
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 70.9 m (233 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.6 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,310 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04252
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E. WASHINGTON AVE 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 E. WASHINGTON AVE 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 E. WASHINGTON AVE?
E. WASHINGTON AVE in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E. WASHINGTON AVE inspected?
E. WASHINGTON AVE'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 3,310 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E. WASHINGTON AVE 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 E. WASHINGTON AVE?
E. WASHINGTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E. WASHINGTON AVE?
E. WASHINGTON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is E. WASHINGTON AVE and does age affect safety?
E. WASHINGTON AVE was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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