Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI No of Sedgwick Ave · Structure no. 04144
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,855
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 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 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives 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 Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River carry?
About 5,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Kings HWY Nort over Goodwives River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.