Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Rte. 33 · Structure no. 01014
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 53 over W Branch Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.