Route 68 over Ten Mile River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI W of Route 70 · Structure no. 05571
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 68 over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 68 over Ten Mile 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 68 over Ten Mile River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 68 over Ten Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 68 over Ten Mile River carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 68 over Ten Mile River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 68 over Ten Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.