US Bridges

Route 67 over Bladens River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 50 Yd N of Washington Ave · Structure no. 01064

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Bladens River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 67 over Bladens River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,192 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesBladens River
Location50 Yd N of Washington Ave
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.397, -73.07134
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2015)
Projected traffic27,192 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bladens River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 67 over Bladens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Bladens River carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Bladens River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Bladens River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.