Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 59 · Structure no. 04194
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,390
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 118 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 7,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,981 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow carry?
About 7,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Capitol Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.