Route 69 over Mad River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · South Ent.Brass City Mall · Structure no. 06541
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 69 over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 69 over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,826 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 85 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 69 over Mad River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 69 over Mad 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 69 over Mad River carry?
About 19,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 69 over Mad River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Route 69 over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.