US Bridges

Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI S of Route 15 · Structure no. 03769

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Town Road
CrossesRoute 25 Southbound
Location1.1 MI S of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.22126, -73.1819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2019)
Projected traffic21,397 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Road over Route 25 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.