US Bridges

US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · .1 MI North of US Route 6 · Structure no. 01438

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS RTE 6 TR 803
CrossesFranklin Street
Location.1 MI North of US Route 6
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.79359, -71.87422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 6 TR 803 over Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.