FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY

Carrying GEO.WASHINGTON HWY over MIRY BROOK

0.25 MILE W OF DANBURY TL, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GEO.WASHINGTON HWY

The GEO.WASHINGTON HWY bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries GEO.WASHINGTON HWY over MIRY BROOK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,160 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 GEO.WASHINGTON HWY compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
GEO.WASHINGTON HWY 32.7 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05933

How to read this record

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY 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 GEO.WASHINGTON HWY 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 GEO.WASHINGTON HWY?

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GEO.WASHINGTON HWY inspected?

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY'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 3,160 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GEO.WASHINGTON HWY 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 GEO.WASHINGTON HWY?

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GEO.WASHINGTON HWY?

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is GEO.WASHINGTON HWY and does age affect safety?

GEO.WASHINGTON HWY was built in 1986, making it 40 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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