U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · At the Darien Town Line · Structure no. 00315
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 112 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 1 over Noroton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.