US Route 1 over Saugatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 50 Ft East of Junction 33 · Structure no. 06137
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Saugatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,815 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 US Route 1 over Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Saugatuck River carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Saugatuck River?
The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.