US Bridges

Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI West of Route 57 · Structure no. 04964

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCavalry Road
CrossesW Branch Saugatuck Rv
Location0.7 MI West of Route 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.17811, -73.37409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2024)
Projected traffic1,062 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cavalry Road over W Branch Saugatuck Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.