US Bridges

Brookview Avenue over Rooster River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft West of Route 59 · Structure no. 04955

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookview Avenue over Rooster River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brookview Avenue over Rooster River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookview Avenue
CrossesRooster River
Location100 Ft West of Route 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.19089, -73.22315
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2023)
Projected traffic914 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brookview Avenue over Rooster River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookview Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brookview Avenue over Rooster River carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookview Avenue over Rooster River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Brookview Avenue over Rooster River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.