RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI S JCT RT7 & RT33 · Structure no. 06526
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 106 (wolfpit R over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.