Route 53 over Saugatuck River

Fair Condition98 years old3,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location2.6 Mi N Of Route 107
CarriesRoute 53
CrossesSaugatuck River
Coordinates41.32242, -73.42401

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Max Span18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area123.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,600 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05860

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