U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Route 63 · Structure no. 00464
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Steele 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 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.