Table 41
Saybrook Jetties
Saybrook, Conn.
Construction and Rehabilitation History
Date(
The east and west jetties were constructed at the mouth of the
1873-
1885
Connecticut River to lengths of 2,300 and 2,250 ft, respectively
ft mlw crown elevations, 6-ft crown
widths, and
side slopes.
1904
The jetties were repaired using 7,650 tons of stone for a total cost
of ,400. The jetties were restored to crown elevations of
1905
to
ft mlw and crown widths of 6 ft,
1914-
The west jetty was repaired and raised to a crown elevation of
ft mlw. Approximately 16,000 tons of stone were used and 85 cu
1916
yd of concrete were placed at the landward end f o r a total cost of
,000.
1966-
The jetties were considered to be in good condition during visual
1978
inspections.
1984
Annual visual inspection of the jetties indicated they were in good
condition. The jetties do not appear to have a repair history
subsequent to 1916.
SECTION OF
COVE
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SECTION OF
SAYEROOK EAST JETTY
IN FEET
LONG
ISLAND
SOUND
Figure 45. Plan view and design sections of jetties at the
mouth of the Connecticut River, Saybrook, Conn.
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