Route 136 over Saugatuck River

Poor Condition156 years old12,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
LocationBetween I-95 Exit 17 & 18
CarriesRoute 136
CrossesSaugatuck River
Coordinates41.12276, -73.36910

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length287.1 ft (87.5 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area533.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1870 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number01349

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