US Route 6 over Route 10
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile East of SR 552 · Structure no. 00476
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Route 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over Route 10 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,043 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 6 over Route 10 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US Route 6 over Route 10 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Route 10 carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Route 10?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Route 10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.