US Bridges

River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 250 Ft W of Newtown Tpke · Structure no. 04355

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv is a concrete culvert carrying River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Gate Drive
CrossesW Branch Saugatuck Rv
Location250 Ft W of Newtown Tpke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.19491, -73.38748
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic342 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv built?

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

What condition is River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv 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 River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Gate Drive over W Branch Saugatuck Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.