U.S. Route 6 over Little River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Route 97 · Structure no. 00493
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 76 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Little River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Little River 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 Little River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Little River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.