Route 68 over Quinnipiac River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 150 East of Route 150 · Structure no. 03293
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 68 over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 68 over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,826 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 68 over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 68 over Quinnipiac 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 68 over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 68 over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 68 over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.