US Route 6 over Quinebaug River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .1 Mile West of Route 12 · Structure no. 00495
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Quinebaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over Quinebaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,192 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Quinebaug River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US Route 6 over Quinebaug River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Quinebaug River carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Quinebaug River?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Quinebaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.