Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 59 · Structure no. 04947
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Astoria Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.