Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI S of Route 15 · Structure no. 01028
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Route 59 over Horse Tavern Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.