Route 66 over Willimantic River
FairPosted for loadTolland County, Connecticut · Columbia Windham Town Lne · Structure no. 00487
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 66 over Willimantic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 66 over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 66 over Willimantic 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 66 over Willimantic River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 66 over Willimantic River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 66 over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.