US Bridges

W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 550 Ft E of Route 7 · Structure no. 06744

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River is a concrete culvert carrying W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Starrs Plain RD
CrossesSaugatuck River
Location550 Ft E of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.33801, -73.46839
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Starrs Plain RD 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Starrs Plain RD over Saugatuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.