US Bridges

Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 250 Ft N of Route 53 · Structure no. 01023

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 57
CrossesWest Branch Saugatuck Ri
Location250 Ft N of Route 53
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21164, -73.38793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Branch Saugatuck Ri built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 57 over West Branch Saugatuck Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.