US Bridges

Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Main St. · Structure no. 04046

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,909
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 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 4,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,294 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnell Blvd
CrossesMetro-North & Norwalk Rv
Location0.1 Mile West of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11888, -73.41393
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,909 (2022)
Projected traffic7,294 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv carry?

About 4,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Burnell Blvd over Metro-North & Norwalk Rv?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.