U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W of Route 59 · Structure no. 01693
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,128 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 1 over Rooster 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 1 over Rooster River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.