US Bridges

Camp Avenue over Noroton River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 106 · Structure no. 04140

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,650
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Avenue over Noroton River is a concrete frame carrying Camp Avenue over Noroton River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,853 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Avenue
CrossesNoroton River
Location0.2 MI West of Route 106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.09529, -73.51446
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2023)
Projected traffic12,853 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Camp Avenue over Noroton River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Avenue over Noroton River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Avenue over Noroton River carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camp Avenue over Noroton River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Avenue over Noroton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.