US Bridges

US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Coventry Tl · Structure no. 02575

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,299 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 6 WB
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location1 MI East of Coventry Tl
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.72516, -72.24638
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2017)
Projected traffic13,299 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 WB over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.