U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 Mile East of Route 47 · Structure no. 01979
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over East Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.