Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI E of Rt 272 · Structure no. 01571
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Route 263 over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.