US Bridges

Westway Road over Sasco Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Westport - Fairfield Tl · Structure no. 04973

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westway Road over Sasco Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westway Road over Sasco Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestway Road
CrossesSasco Brook
LocationWestport - Fairfield Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.13291, -73.29672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westway Road over Sasco Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westway Road over Sasco Brook 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 Westway Road over Sasco Brook carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westway Road over Sasco Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Westway Road over Sasco Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.