US Bridges

Woodway Road over Noroton River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of Route 106 · Structure no. 04146

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,795
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodway Road over Noroton River is a concrete frame carrying Woodway Road over Noroton River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,125 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodway Road
CrossesNoroton River
Location0.1 MI W of Route 106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10297, -73.51001
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2023)
Projected traffic7,125 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 Woodway Road over Noroton River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodway Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodway Road over Noroton River carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodway Road over Noroton River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Woodway Road over Noroton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.