Route 68 over Hop Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Junction With Route 63 · Structure no. 05709
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 68 over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 68 over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 92 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68 over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 68 over Hop Brook 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 68 over Hop Brook carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 68 over Hop Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 68 over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.