Cornell Road over Rooster River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile South of Route 59 · Structure no. 04201
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,070
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornell Road over Rooster River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cornell Road over Rooster River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 92 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,534 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornell Road over Rooster River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Cornell Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Cornell Road over Rooster River carry?
About 5,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cornell Road over Rooster River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cornell Road over Rooster River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.