US Bridges

Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · At Exit 13 Westbound · Structure no. 03048

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 66 Eastbound
CrossesRoute 66 Ramp 004
LocationAt Exit 13 Westbound
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.52798, -72.74658
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2018)
Projected traffic17,385 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 Eastbound over Route 66 Ramp 004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.