US Route 6 over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 2000FT West of RTE 10 Int · Structure no. 06244
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Pequabuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 6 over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,232 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 US Route 6 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 6 over Pequabuck River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.