US Bridges

Route 58 over Aspetuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 136 · Structure no. 01025

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Aspetuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 58 over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 78 years old, older 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 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesAspetuck River
Location0.4 MI N of Route 136
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.23331, -73.32143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 58 over Aspetuck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Aspetuck River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.