US Bridges

Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 150 Ft W of Route 127 · Structure no. 05402

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,363 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town Road
CrossesPequonnock Rv & Trail
Location150 Ft W of Route 127
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22308, -73.17856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2023)
Projected traffic22,363 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Road over Pequonnock Rv & Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.