FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLD SPRING ROAD

Carrying COLD SPRING ROAD over COGERS POND

.5 mi. west of Route 25., Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLD SPRING ROAD

The COLD SPRING ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries COLD SPRING ROAD over COGERS POND. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 268 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 COLD SPRING ROAD 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
COLD SPRING ROAD 32.7 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
268 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06925

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLD SPRING 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 COLD SPRING 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 COLD SPRING ROAD?

COLD SPRING ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLD SPRING ROAD inspected?

COLD SPRING 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 268 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLD SPRING 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 COLD SPRING ROAD?

COLD SPRING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLD SPRING ROAD?

COLD SPRING ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is COLD SPRING ROAD and does age affect safety?

COLD SPRING ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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