Route 63 over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 105 Ft N of Route 10 · Structure no. 01031
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 63 over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,324 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 63 over West River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 63 over West River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 63 over West River carry?
About 23,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over West River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.