US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 5.3 MI W of Route 8 · Structure no. 05434

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 67 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
Location5.3 MI W of Route 8
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.44837, -73.13865
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2021)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 67 over Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 67 over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Little River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.