Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Rt 7 & Rt 33 @ RR Sta · Structure no. 00941
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr is a steel continuous frame carrying Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 33 over Norwalk River & Mnrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.