US Bridges

Glover Ave over Norwalk River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 175 Ft West of SR 719 · Structure no. 04155

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,185
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glover Ave over Norwalk River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Glover Ave over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlover Ave
CrossesNorwalk River
Location175 Ft West of SR 719
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.14348, -73.42668
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2024)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glover Ave over Norwalk River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glover Ave over Norwalk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Glover Ave over Norwalk River carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glover Ave over Norwalk River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Glover Ave over Norwalk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.