Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 180-FT South RTE 107 Int · Structure no. 01017
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River is a concrete slab carrying Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Routes 53 & 107 over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Routes 53 & 107 over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.