Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 50 South of Arrowhead LA · Structure no. 01024
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,329 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir carry?
About 15,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 58 over Samp Mortar Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.