US Bridges

Route 195 over US Route 6

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI No. of Windham Tl · Structure no. 02559

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 195 over US Route 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 195 over US Route 6 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 195
CrossesUS Route 6
Location0.2 MI No. of Windham Tl
RouteState Highway 195
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.73143, -72.20045
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 195 over US Route 6 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 195 over US Route 6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 195 over US Route 6 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 195 over US Route 6?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 195 over US Route 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.