Route 263 over Mad River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Junction of Rts 44 + 263 · Structure no. 01574
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 263 over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 263 over Mad River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mad River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 263 over Mad 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 263 over Mad River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 263 over Mad River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 263 over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.