Route 63 over Bantam River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.25 MI N of Morris T.L. · Structure no. 01037
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Bantam River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 63 over Bantam River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 63 over Bantam River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 63 over Bantam 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Bantam River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Bantam River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Bantam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.