US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI East Ct Ny Sl · Structure no. 00456
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Dnby Term/Housatonic RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.