US Bridges

Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · RTE 66 0.4 MI W Route 32 · Structure no. 00488

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2037. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesProvidence&worcester RR
LocationRTE 66 0.4 MI W Route 32
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71675, -72.23902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic10,847 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Providence&worcester RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.