Route 53 over Saugatuck River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.6 MI N of Route 107 · Structure no. 01018
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 53 over Saugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 53 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 53 over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 53 over Saugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 53 over Saugatuck River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 53 over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 53 over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.