US Bridges

Route 63 over Wooster Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of I-84 · Structure no. 06692

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 63 over Wooster Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 63 over Wooster Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,586 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 63
CrossesWooster Brook
Location0.1 Mile South of I-84
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates41.53367, -73.08594
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2020)
Projected traffic22,586 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 63 over Wooster Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 63 over Wooster Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 63 over Wooster Brook carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 63 over Wooster Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 63 over Wooster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.