US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI E of Route 42 · Structure no. 01056

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Little River is a concrete tee beam 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 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,357 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
Location1.1 MI E of Route 42
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.41945, -73.10369
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2020)
Projected traffic20,357 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Little River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.