Route 133 over Housatonic River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Bridgewater/Brookfield Tn · Structure no. 01343
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 851 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 133 over Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 133 over Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2043. The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 133 over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Route 133 over Housatonic 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 133 over Housatonic River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 133 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 133 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.