US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI West of Windham Tl · Structure no. 02553
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 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 WB over Flanders River Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 6 WB over Flanders River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 WB over Flanders River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.