Route 39 over Morrissey Brook
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Int of 37&39 · Structure no. 02289
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 39 over Morrissey Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 39 over Morrissey Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 39 over Morrissey Brook built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 39 over Morrissey 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 39 over Morrissey Brook carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 39 over Morrissey Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 39 over Morrissey Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.