US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI West of Route 8 · Structure no. 01061

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 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 girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 67 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
Location0.3 MI West of Route 8
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.39768, -73.07935
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2021)
Projected traffic25,557 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.