Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI W of Route 9 · Structure no. 00524
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 3,428 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR is a steel arch - thru carrying Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,605 by 2042. The structure is 3,428 ft (1,044.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR?
The structure is 3,428 ft (1,044.9 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Route 66 over Conn River RTE 9 P&w RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.