US Route 6 WB over Route 32
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .5 MI East of Coventry Tl · Structure no. 02578
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 WB over Route 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 WB over Route 32 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB over Route 32 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 6 WB over Route 32 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 6 WB over Route 32 carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 WB over Route 32?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 WB over Route 32?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.