Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 16 · Structure no. 03979
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 176 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.
Who owns Route 66 over Abandoned RR & Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.