US Bridges

US Route 6 over SR 607

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 3 Miles East of Route 12 · Structure no. 00502

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 over SR 607 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over SR 607 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 6
CrossesSR 607
Location3 Miles East of Route 12
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.78917, -71.84666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,847 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over SR 607 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US Route 6 over SR 607 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 6 over SR 607 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 over SR 607?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 over SR 607?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.