U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of Route 72 · Structure no. 00470
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,666 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is U.S. 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 U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.