Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 33 · Structure no. 03608
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 57 over Saugatuck Rver built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 57 over Saugatuck Rver?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.