Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of Route 8 · Structure no. 01035
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Long Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Long Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.