US Bridges

US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .4 MI West of R.I. S.L. · Structure no. 00313

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2037. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS Route 6 EB
CrossesSR 695 West Bound
Location.4 MI West of R.I. S.L.
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.79195, -71.79772
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 EB over SR 695 West Bound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.