Route 53 over Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 2.6 MI N of Route 107 · Structure no. 05860
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 53 over Saugatuck River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 53 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 97 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 53 over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 53 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 53 over Saugatuck River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 53 over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 53 over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.