Nursery Road over Five Mile River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · B/T Mpkwy Exit 37 & 38 · Structure no. 05001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nursery Road over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nursery Road over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nursery Road over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nursery Road over Five Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nursery Road over Five Mile River carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nursery Road over Five Mile River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nursery Road over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.