FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUND HILL ROAD

Carrying ROUND HILL ROAD over CONVERSE POND BROOK

NEAR EXIT 28-ROUTE 15, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUND HILL ROAD

The ROUND HILL ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries ROUND HILL ROAD over CONVERSE POND BROOK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,760 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUND HILL ROAD compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
ROUND HILL ROAD 41.5 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
18.7 m (61 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,760 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05489

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUND 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 ROUND 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 ROUND HILL ROAD?

ROUND HILL ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUND HILL ROAD inspected?

ROUND 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 6,760 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUND HILL ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUND HILL ROAD?

ROUND HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUND HILL ROAD?

ROUND HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is ROUND HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

ROUND HILL ROAD was built in 2018, making it 8 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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