US Bridges

Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of I-84 · Structure no. 00514

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road is a concrete frame carrying Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,826 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 69
CrossesHamilton Park Road
Location0.4 Mile North of I-84
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates41.54648, -73.01934
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2020)
Projected traffic28,826 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 69 over Hamilton Park Road built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 69 over Hamilton Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.