US Bridges

Route 57 over Saugatuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · North of Route 15 Exit 42 · Structure no. 01022

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 57 over Saugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 57 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 years old, older 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,357 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 57
CrossesSaugatuck River
LocationNorth of Route 15 Exit 42
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17554, -73.36191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2017)
Projected traffic20,357 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 57 over Saugatuck River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Route 57 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 57 over Saugatuck River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 57 over Saugatuck River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 57 over Saugatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.