U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mi.East of Route 177 · Structure no. 06245
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Scott Swamp Brook built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Scott Swamp Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.