U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI East Chaplin T.L. · Structure no. 00492
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Merrick Brook and Trail built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Merrick Brook and Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.