Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Route 53 · Structure no. 07001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Michaels Way over W Branch Saugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.