RINGS END ROAD
Carrying RINGS END ROAD over GORHAMS POND
0.5 MI EAST OF US ROUTE 1, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RINGS END ROAD
The RINGS END ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries RINGS END ROAD over GORHAMS POND. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RINGS END ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04992
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
RINGS END ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RINGS END 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 RINGS END ROAD?
RINGS END ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RINGS END ROAD inspected?
RINGS END 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 2,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RINGS END ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RINGS END ROAD?
RINGS END ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RINGS END ROAD?
RINGS END ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RINGS END ROAD and does age affect safety?
RINGS END ROAD was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
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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