US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.3 Miles West of Route 8 · Structure no. 05435

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,112 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
Location1.3 Miles West of Route 8
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.40544, -73.09277
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2021)
Projected traffic25,112 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 67 over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Little River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.