Broad Street over Norwalk River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 200 Ft W of US Route 7 · Structure no. 04153
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,510
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Norwalk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,187 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Broad Street over Norwalk 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Norwalk River carry?
About 5,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Norwalk River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.