US Route 1 over Sasco Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Westport Fairfield Tl · Structure no. 00320
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Sasco Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Sasco Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 98 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 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,272 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 67 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Sasco Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US Route 1 over Sasco Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Sasco Brook carry?
About 19,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Sasco Brook?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Sasco Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.