US Bridges

Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04948

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,003 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Avenue
CrossesRooster River Overflow
Location0.4 MI N of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.18367, -73.21591
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2023)
Projected traffic6,003 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel 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 Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Avenue over Rooster River Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.