Old Route 63 over Hop Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 8.05 KM W of Waterbury · Structure no. CEPNEDCT0910007
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1944
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Old Route 63 over Hop Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Route 63 over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 90 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 63 over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.
What condition is Old Route 63 over Hop 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Route 63 over Hop Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Old Route 63 over Hop Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 63 over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).