US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 1/4 M E of Interstate 384 · Structure no. 00485
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 5 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,488 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound carry?
About 9,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.