Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 06507
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,054 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River carry?
About 4,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Kings HWY No. over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.