FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W STARRS PLAIN RD

Carrying W STARRS PLAIN RD over SAUGATUCK RIVER

550 FT E OF ROUTE 7, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W STARRS PLAIN RD

The W STARRS PLAIN RD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries W STARRS PLAIN RD over SAUGATUCK RIVER. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 985 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How W STARRS PLAIN RD compares

▲ 55.0
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
W STARRS PLAIN RD 99.9 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
985 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06744

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W STARRS PLAIN 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 W STARRS PLAIN RD 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 W STARRS PLAIN RD?

W STARRS PLAIN RD in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W STARRS PLAIN RD inspected?

W STARRS PLAIN 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 985 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W STARRS PLAIN RD 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 W STARRS PLAIN RD?

W STARRS PLAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W STARRS PLAIN RD?

W STARRS PLAIN RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W STARRS PLAIN RD and does age affect safety?

W STARRS PLAIN RD was built in 2007, making it 19 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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