Saugatuck River Bridge, Road bridge over Saugatuck River in Westport, United States
The William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge spans 287 feet across the Saugatuck River, featuring wrought iron construction and pin-connected Pratt truss design patterns.
Built in 1884 by Union Bridge Company of Buffalo for $26,700, this structure replaced an earlier wooden bridge that deteriorated due to shipworm infestation.
The bridge represents a defining element of the Bridge Street Historic District, earning its National Register of Historic Places designation in February 1987.
The structure carries Route 136 over the Saugatuck River with a deck width of 20 feet, supporting approximately 16,000 vehicles each day.
This structure maintains its status as Connecticut's oldest operational movable bridge and remains the only hand-cranked bridge in the state.
Location: Westport
Inception: 1884
Architects: Union Bridge Company
Part of: Bridge Street Historic District
GPS coordinates: 41.12280,-73.36940
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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