Route 59 over Rooster River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04347
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 59 over Rooster River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 59 over Rooster River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,927 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 77 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rooster River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 59 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 59 over Rooster River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 59 over Rooster River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Route 59 over Rooster River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.