US Bridges

US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West JCT Route 44 · Structure no. 03599

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 6 & 44 EB
CrossesInterstate 384
Location0.5 MI West JCT Route 44
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78549, -72.45427
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2017)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 & 44 EB over Interstate 384 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 & 44 EB over Interstate 384?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.