US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 1.24 MI West Columbia Tl · Structure no. 06593
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,084 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook carry?
About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns US Route 6 over Blackmans Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.