U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI East of Windham Tl · Structure no. 02563
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 WB over Natchaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.