Route 69 over Mad River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Route 322 · Structure no. 03240
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 69 over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 69 over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 69 over Mad River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 69 over Mad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 69 over Mad River carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 69 over Mad River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 69 over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.