Route 68 over Allyns Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of Rt 17 · Structure no. 01656
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 68 over Allyns Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 68 over Allyns Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 96 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68 over Allyns Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Route 68 over Allyns Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 68 over Allyns Brook carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 68 over Allyns Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 68 over Allyns Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.