Route 136 over Saugatuck River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · Between I-95 Exit 17 & 18 · Structure no. 01349
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 136 over Saugatuck River is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Route 136 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 155 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,425 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 136 over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 136 over Saugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 136 over Saugatuck River carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 136 over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Route 136 over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.