Perry Ave over Norwalk River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of US Route 7 · Structure no. 04154
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,027
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perry Ave over Norwalk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Ave over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 4,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,984 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Perry Ave over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Perry Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Perry Ave over Norwalk River carry?
About 4,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Perry Ave over Norwalk River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Perry Ave over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.