US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 75 East of Danbury Tl · Structure no. 00459
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 294 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,341 by 2036. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over INTERSTATE-84 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84 carry?
About 18,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 WB over INTERSTATE-84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.