US Bridges

Route 66 over New England Central RR

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile West of Route 32 · Structure no. 00489

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over New England Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66 over New England Central RR in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 87 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 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.3 Mile West of Route 32
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71664, -72.23753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Route 66 over New England Central 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over New England Central RR carry?

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

How long is Route 66 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.