U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile West of Route 61 · Structure no. 00463
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
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 April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Nonewaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.