Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles N of Route 42 · Structure no. 03365
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,441 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 63 over Beacon Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 63 over Beacon Hill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.