Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 500 West of Route 53 · Structure no. 05024
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 895
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Diamond Hill 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River carry?
About 895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Diamond Hill Road over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.