National Register of Historic Places

Saugatuck River Bridge

Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
February 12, 1987
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000126

About this property

The Saugatuck River Bridge is a bridge in Connecticut carrying Route 136 over the Saugatuck River in Westport. The bridge, built in 1884, is the oldest surviving movable bridge in Connecticut and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The total length of the bridge is 87.5 metres (287 ft) with a deck width of 6.1 metres (20 ft) and a minimum vertical clearance of 2.1 metres (6.9 ft) above the river. The bridge carries an average of about 16,000 vehicles per day. In 2007, the bridge was named the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge.

Location

Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.12282, -73.36905

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Saugatuck River Bridge listed on the National Register?

Saugatuck River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Saugatuck River Bridge?

Saugatuck River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Saugatuck River Bridge?

The period of significance for Saugatuck River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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