MERIDIAN RIDGE DR
Carrying MERIDIAN RIDGE DR over STREAM
0.4 M W JUNC OLD HAWLEY R, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERIDIAN RIDGE DR
The MERIDIAN RIDGE DR bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries MERIDIAN RIDGE DR over STREAM. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 107 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 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 36.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MERIDIAN RIDGE DR 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
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 107 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06921
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 MERIDIAN RIDGE DR 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 MERIDIAN RIDGE DR 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 MERIDIAN RIDGE DR?
MERIDIAN RIDGE DR in Fairfield, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MERIDIAN RIDGE DR inspected?
MERIDIAN RIDGE DR'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 107 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERIDIAN RIDGE DR 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 MERIDIAN RIDGE DR?
MERIDIAN RIDGE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERIDIAN RIDGE DR?
MERIDIAN RIDGE DR is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MERIDIAN RIDGE DR and does age affect safety?
MERIDIAN RIDGE DR was built in 2008, making it 18 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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