US Bridges

Route 66 over Jeremys River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of Route 85 · Structure no. 03435

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Jeremys River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 66 over Jeremys River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,361 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 66
CrossesJeremys River
Location0.4 MI W of Route 85
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.65812, -72.37302
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2020)
Projected traffic9,361 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 66 over Jeremys River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 over Jeremys 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over Jeremys River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 over Jeremys River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Jeremys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.