US Bridges

U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1.28 MI E of Windham T L · Structure no. 02526

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 6 WB
CrossesMansfield City Road
Location1.28 MI E of Windham T L
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.73071, -72.21575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 6 WB over Mansfield City Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.