Route 37 over Sawmill Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · .25 MI S of RTE 39 N Jct. · Structure no. 00959
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 37 over Sawmill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 37 over Sawmill Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 37 over Sawmill Brook built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 37 over Sawmill 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 37 over Sawmill Brook carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 37 over Sawmill Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 37 over Sawmill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.