Kent Road over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Feet West of Route 7 · Structure no. 04979
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kent Road over Norwalk River is a concrete frame carrying Kent Road over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kent Road over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kent Road 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 Kent Road over Norwalk River carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kent Road over Norwalk River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kent Road over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.