Route 67 over Little River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West of Route 8 · Structure no. 01059
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 67 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 67 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 67 over Little River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?
About 17,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 67 over Little River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 67 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.