Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 59 · Structure no. 04946
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes 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 Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.