Route 57 over Lees Canal
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 33 · Structure no. 05700
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 57 over Lees Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Route 57 over Lees Canal in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Route 57 over Lees Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 57 over Lees Canal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 57 over Lees Canal carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 57 over Lees Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Route 57 over Lees Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.