Route 66 over Blackledge River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI W Hebron Tl · Structure no. 00526
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 66 over Blackledge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 66 over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 66 over Blackledge River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 66 over Blackledge River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 66 over Blackledge River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 66 over Blackledge River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 66 over Blackledge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.