US Route 1 over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00318
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Norwalk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,654 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US Route 1 over Norwalk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Norwalk River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Norwalk River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.