US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 06 MI E of Jnct RTE 66 · Structure no. 02570
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 347 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,289 by 2042. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 U.S. Route 6 Expressway built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over U.S. Route 6 Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.