OLD RIDGEFIELD RD
Carrying OLD RIDGEFIELD RD over NORWALK RIVER
WILTON CENTER, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD RIDGEFIELD RD
The OLD RIDGEFIELD RD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries OLD RIDGEFIELD RD over NORWALK RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 392 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD RIDGEFIELD RD 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
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.1 m (79 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 392 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04978
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) 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 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD 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 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD against other structures in Fairfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD RIDGEFIELD RD?
OLD RIDGEFIELD RD in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD RIDGEFIELD RD inspected?
OLD RIDGEFIELD RD'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 392 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD RIDGEFIELD RD 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 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD?
OLD RIDGEFIELD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RIDGEFIELD RD?
OLD RIDGEFIELD RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is OLD RIDGEFIELD RD and does age affect safety?
OLD RIDGEFIELD RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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