OLD TOWN ROAD
Carrying OLD TOWN ROAD over PEQUONNOCK RV & TRAIL
150 FT W OF ROUTE 127, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD TOWN ROAD
The OLD TOWN ROAD bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries OLD TOWN ROAD over PEQUONNOCK RV & TRAIL. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 74.7 meters (245 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,050 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD TOWN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2023
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 74.7 m (245 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.3 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,050 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05402
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD TOWN ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD TOWN ROAD against other structures in Fairfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD TOWN ROAD?
OLD TOWN ROAD in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD TOWN ROAD inspected?
OLD TOWN ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,050 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD TOWN ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD TOWN ROAD?
OLD TOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD TOWN ROAD?
OLD TOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is OLD TOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD TOWN ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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