Route 123 over Norwalk River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of US Route 7 · Structure no. 01664
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 123 over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 123 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 165 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 88 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 123 over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Route 123 over Norwalk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 123 over Norwalk River carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 123 over Norwalk River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Route 123 over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.