Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of W. Norwalk RD · Structure no. 05540
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 938
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Rock Lane 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River carry?
About 938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Rock Lane over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.