US Bridges

Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 8 · Structure no. 03770

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,140 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town Road
CrossesRoute 25 Northbound
Location0.3 MI N of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2218, -73.18089
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2022)
Projected traffic22,140 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Northbound built?

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

What condition is Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound 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 July 2024.

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

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Road over Route 25 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.