Route 57 over Aspetuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · North of Route 15 Exit 42 · Structure no. 01021
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 57 over Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 57 over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,357 by 2037. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 57 over Aspetuck River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route 57 over Aspetuck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 57 over Aspetuck River carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 57 over Aspetuck River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 57 over Aspetuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.