River Road over Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1600 East of RTE 57 JCT · Structure no. 04960
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,272
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Saugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,376 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Saugatuck River carry?
About 2,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.