Route 63 over Hollenbeck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 04 MI S of RTE 43 JCT · Structure no. 01039
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Hollenbeck River is a concrete slab carrying Route 63 over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Route 63 over Hollenbeck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.