US Bridges

US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.75 MI West of I-395 · Structure no. 00529

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 6 Rmp 003
CrossesSnake Meadow Brook
Location1.75 MI West of I-395
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.78844, -71.8459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US Route 6 Rmp 003 over Snake Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.