US Bridges

Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of RTE 8 Exit 26 · Structure no. 01034

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
589 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,546 by 2041. The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 63
CrossesNaugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm
Location0.1 MI N of RTE 8 Exit 26
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates41.48446, -73.0539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length589 ft (179.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,546 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm?

The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 63 over Naugatuck Rv Mnrr & Elm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.