Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 2 Miles East of Route 53 · Structure no. 04962
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Forge Road over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.