US Bridges

Route 67 over Bladens River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI E of Route 8 · Structure no. 01065

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Bladens River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 67 over Bladens River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,493 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 67
CrossesBladens River
Location0.9 MI E of Route 8
RouteState Highway 67
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.39754, -73.05723
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic16,493 by 2041
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 Bladens River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Bladens River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Bladens River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Bladens River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.