US Bridges

Route 67 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Junction Route 42 and 67 · Structure no. 05775

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 67 over Little River 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,654 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesLittle River
LocationJunction Route 42 and 67
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.43242, -73.11262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2021)
Projected traffic20,654 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Little River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.