Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 East of Main Street · Structure no. 04095
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,825
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 3,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,684 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River carry?
About 3,825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Norwalk Road over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.