US Bridges

Seeley Road over Norwalk River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · East of Route 7 · Structure no. 04982

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
947
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seeley Road over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seeley Road 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeeley Road
CrossesNorwalk River
LocationEast of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22676, -73.42459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2023)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seeley Road over Norwalk River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seeley 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 Seeley Road over Norwalk River carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seeley Road over Norwalk River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Seeley Road over Norwalk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.