US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.8 Mile West of Rte. 188 · Structure no. 01050

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Route 67 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
Location1.8 Mile West of Rte. 188
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.44689, -73.13629
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic13,522 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 67 over Little River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 67 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.