US Bridges

Route 66 over P & W Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Int RTE 66 & RTE 17 · Structure no. 05630

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over P & W Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 66 over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesP & W Railroad
LocationInt RTE 66 & RTE 17
RouteState Highway 66
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56597, -72.653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2019)
Projected traffic23,774 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Route 66 over P & W Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over P & W Railroad carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over P & W Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.