Route 69 over Mad River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of Route 322 · Structure no. 01072
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 69 over Mad River is a concrete slab carrying Route 69 over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 69 over Mad River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 69 over Mad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 69 over Mad River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 69 over Mad River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 69 over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.