Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · East of Railroad Station · Structure no. 05022
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 895
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River is a wood or timber slab carrying Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Simpaug Turnpike 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River carry?
About 895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Simpaug Turnpike over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.