Route 63 over Hollenbeck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 43 · Structure no. 01040
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Hollenbeck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 63 over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 63 over Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 63 over Hollenbeck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.