U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Rt 47 · Structure no. 00462
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River is a concrete frame carrying U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,927 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.