US Bridges

Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Junction Valley Forge RD · Structure no. 04351

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Hill Road
CrossesSaugatuck River
LocationJunction Valley Forge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22473, -73.34669
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2024)
Projected traffic939 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Hill Road over Saugatuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.