ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1
Carrying ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 over ASPETUCK RIVER
0.3 MI W OF VALLEY ROAD, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1
The ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 over ASPETUCK RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 900 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04932
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 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 ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 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 ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1?
ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 inspected?
ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1'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 900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 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 ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1?
ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1?
ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 and does age affect safety?
ROCK HOUSE ROAD #1 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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