Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Wilton Center · Structure no. 04978
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 392
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ridgefield RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River carry?
About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ridgefield RD over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.