US Bridges

Route 68 over P&w RR

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI E of I-91 · Structure no. 03437

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 68 over P&w RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 68 over P&w RR in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,614 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 68
CrossesP&w RR
Location1.6 MI E of I-91
RouteState Highway 68
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.47062, -72.74612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2019)
Projected traffic19,614 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 68 over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 68 over P&w RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 68 over P&w RR carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 68 over P&w RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 68 over P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.