U.S. Route 6 over South Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 64 · Structure no. 02350
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over South Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over South Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over South Brook built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over South 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over South Brook carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over South Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over South Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.