DAVIS HILL ROAD
Carrying DAVIS HILL ROAD over SAUGATUCK RIVER
JUNCTION VALLEY FORGE RD, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DAVIS HILL ROAD
The DAVIS HILL ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries DAVIS HILL ROAD over SAUGATUCK RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 620 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DAVIS HILL ROAD 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
- 1980
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 620 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04351
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DAVIS HILL ROAD 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 DAVIS HILL ROAD 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 DAVIS HILL ROAD?
DAVIS HILL ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DAVIS HILL ROAD inspected?
DAVIS HILL ROAD'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 620 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAVIS HILL ROAD 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 DAVIS HILL ROAD?
DAVIS HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DAVIS HILL ROAD?
DAVIS HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is DAVIS HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
DAVIS HILL ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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