US Bridges

US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Columbia T.L. · Structure no. 02520

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 6 EB
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Columbia T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72206, -72.27276
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,253 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.