Route 63 over Hollenbeck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near Route 126 JCT JCT · Structure no. 01042
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Hollenbeck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 63 over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.