US Bridges

Depot Road over Norwalk River

PoorClosed to traffic

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 90 Feet East of Route 7 · Structure no. 07031

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Road over Norwalk River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Depot Road over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot Road
CrossesNorwalk River
Location90 Feet East of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2676, -73.44131
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Road over Norwalk River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Road over Norwalk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Depot Road over Norwalk River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Depot Road over Norwalk River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Road over Norwalk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.