Route 67 over Little River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI West of Route 8 · Structure no. 05879
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2020 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 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 67 over Little River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 67 over Little River carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 67 over Little River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 67 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.