North Main Street over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 250 Ft W of Route 107 · Structure no. 05509
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 North Main Street over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Main Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does North Main Street over Norwalk River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Main Street over Norwalk River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.