Route 69 over Sargent River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.8 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 05699
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 69 over Sargent River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 69 over Sargent River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 69 over Sargent River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 69 over Sargent 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 69 over Sargent River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 69 over Sargent River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 69 over Sargent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.