Old Mill Road over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of US Route 7 · Structure no. 04985
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Norwalk River is a concrete slab carrying Old Mill Road over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mill Road over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mill 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 Old Mill Road over Norwalk River carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Road over Norwalk River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.