US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad
FairTolland County, Connecticut · Bolton Notch · Structure no. 00484
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,601 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 35,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.