Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Saugatuck Rsvr · Structure no. 01016
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 53 over Saugatuck Reservoir Brk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.