U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East of Route 229 · Structure no. 00473
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,124 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook carry?
About 19,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Copper Mine Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.